Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization that motivates, engages and inspires people to protect, preserve and restore wildlife habitat in Loudoun County.
Volunteers are the heart of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the seeds to our success!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
August 6 – JK Black Oak Work Day
Join us for habitat restoration projects at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary that include invasive plant removal and trail maintenance. Please note: due to the environmentally sensitive habitat and rare species, JK Black Oak is not open for general public access. 20 Volunteers needed. More info and Register.
September 3- JK Black Oak Work Day
Join us for habitat restoration projects at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary that include invasive plant removal and trail maintenance. Please note: due to the environmentally sensitive habitat and rare species, JK Black Oak is not open for general public access. 20 Volunteers needed. More info and Register
September 10 – Native Plant Sale
Shop for all your favorite plants and volunteer to help. Three volunteer shifts are available to choose from:
6:30 am to 9:00 am – Set up by helping to unload and carry plants, boxes, etc.
8:45 am to 12:15 pm – Attendee counter, parking assistance, plant vendor helpers, knowledgeable plant people, LWC table assistance, etc.
Noon to 3:30 pm – Same as above plus help breakdown and pack things up if you can.
We will contact you to arrange shift time and duty. 50 Volunteers Needed. Learn more about volunteering for the Sale and sign up here.
September 17 & 18 – Bluemont Fair
Join us at the Bluemont Fair to help promote Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and all our programs. No experience or prior knowledge required. Volunteer shift options include: setup 7:30 am – 9:00 am, morning shift 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, afternoon shift 12:30 – 3:30 pm, and evening shift 3:30 – 5:30 pm. We will contact you to arrange shift time. 8–10 volunteers needed each day. More info and Register.
September 18 – JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary Open House
Help us host our first Open House at JK Black Oak. We have invited our partners to showcase their organizations and contributions to JK Black Oak and will offer nature walks. We need volunteers to help with the following:
Morning Shift – 8:15 am to 11:30 am – Assist with setup and staffing
LWC Table – provide general program information – 1 volunteer
Floater – chat with visitors, keep people from wandering down closed trails, help where needed – 2 volunteers
Parking and directing visitors to the entrance – 2 volunteers
Afternoon Shift – 11:30 am to 2:30 pm – Assist with staffing, breakdown and load up
Same positions as above.
A total of 10 volunteers are needed. Email Volunteer Coordinator, Kim Strader, at kstrader@loudounwildlife.org to sign up to volunteer.
October 8 – Habitat Restoration Planting
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a riparian buffer planting from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Willowsford Conservancy. We will plant approximately 300 native trees and install guards to protect them from deer browse. 50 volunteers needed. More Info and Register.
Eagle Cam Volunteers
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is partnering with Dulles Greenway, the American Eagle Foundation and HDOnTap to bring livestream action from a Bald Eagle nest in the Dulles Greenway Wetlands. Learn more about the Eagle Cam. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Remote Camera Operator or a Chat Moderator, please submit an Eagle Cam Volunteer Application, and we will be in touch when the next Orientation Training is scheduled.
Harrison Street Weed Warriors (June – October)
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy needs Weed Warrior volunteers to help ensure the Harrison Street Meadow in Leesburg continues to be a vibrant living landscape. Volunteers that can make it will help on the first or third Saturday morning each month from June to October! Sign up to receive reminder emails to help and read more about the meadow.
Check back for more volunteer opportunities in September and October.
Program Committee Member Opportunities
Committee members work with a team of fellow volunteers and staff to ensure the program is working within the established mission, vision and goals of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy; reach out to partner with other community organizations; coordinate people to carry out various program functions; schedule events; and, perform volunteer training when needed.
We have openings with the following program committees:
- Habitat Restoration
- Programs & Field Trips
- Fundraising
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Kim Strader, at kstrader@loudounwildlife.org if you would like more information or if you are interested in volunteering for a program or becoming a committee member.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
If you are not yet comfortable with in-person volunteering, the following volunteer opportunities involve “distance working” individually. Guidance and assignments can be completed via phone or video conferencing.
Zoning Advocate
Research local zoning ordinances as they relate to conservation and land use issues and/or attend monthly public input sessions of the County Zoning Ordinance Action Group. Conduct online research, interview experts, and/or review newspapers and other media to assess public awareness or response. Your written summary of the data will help the organization develop policy positions, guidance, or educational resources related to the topic.
Community Advocate
Engage your local friends and neighbors to advocate on issues that affect Loudoun’s streams, forests, wetlands, mountainsides and meadows. Activities may include attendance at public input sessions and community meetings, writing emails to Board of Supervisors members, and drafting letters to editors. No experience necessary: This is a fun, hands-on way to voice your concerns and meet other conservation-minded people.
Email volunteer@loudounwildlife.org for more information and submit your Volunteer Application.