Get Involved
Make a difference in your community and get involved at Asbury Woods.
Every year, approximately 400 volunteers contribute nearly 9,000 hours to help Asbury Woods thrive. Volunteers with all skill sets can contribute to the mission and success of Asbury Woods.
Whether you’re looking to volunteer alone or with your family or a group, want to contribute a few hours per year or a few hours per week, our volunteer coordinator, GiGi Riesenberg, would love to chat with you about matching your interests and availability to Asbury Woods needs.
Join our dynamic, diverse, and passionate corps of volunteers to make a difference at Asbury Woods!
Please click the "Volunteer Opportunities" button below to go to our volunteer sign-up portal, Volunteer Matrix. There you will see upcoming volunteer opportunities. You are also able to register as a new volunteer through the portal.
For more information, or assistance signing up, please contact GiGi Riesenberg, Development Associate at 814-836-6181 or griesenberg@asburywoods.org. Upon receipt of your volunteer registration, GiGi will schedule a volunteer orientation to welcome you to the Asbury Woods community.
Actively Recruiting For These Positions
For the full list of the many volunteer openings available, please click the button above to direct you to our volunteer management system.
Trails and Garden Maintenance
Do you love working outdoors and want to contribute to the care of our wonderful trails and beautiful gardens? We have various opportunities available. Reach out to Rachel Hull at rhull@asburywoods.org or (814) 836-6181 if you are interested.
Volunteer Education Assistant
One of the pillars of Asbury Woods is environmental education. This is an opportunity for our volunteers who are 18+ and have their clearances. Volunteers should be upbeat, like working with children, be able to stand and/or walk for at least 60 minutes, and be well prepared to lead activities during school visits both inside and outdoors. Shifts are available throughout April and May.
Please contact rhull@asburywoods.org to receive a list of necessary clearances.
Visitor Services
Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering the phone, answering visitors' inquiries, making suggestions for activities to do while visiting Asbury Woods, registering people for programs, and running the register in the gift shop.
Program Helper
There is something for everyone with Asbury Woods’ public programs including hikes, homeschool programs, family-friendly events, preschool programs, and craft-making. Volunteers will assist our education staff during the program as well as with set-up and clean-up. Age requirements for helpers vary from program to program but range from 14 to adult.
Adult Animal Care Training
Adult volunteers are invited to learn how to assist with caring for Asbury Woods’ animals. Volunteers will learn how to clean enclosures and facilities, feed animals, and handle some animals. All work with animals will be done under the supervision of an Asbury Woods staff member. Volunteers should dress in clothes that can get messy.