Volunteer to Inspire the Next Generation
When you volunteer with Champions for Wildlife, you're doing more than donating your time—you’re sparking curiosity, nurturing compassion, and helping shape a generation that values wildlife and wild places.
Whether you're supporting students through our Wild for Art classroom programs or lending your skills remotely through one of our flexible volunteer roles, your time, energy, and heart make a lasting impact.
Together, we can create a world where children grow up feeling connected to nature and empowered to protect the animals they love.
Why Volunteer with Us?
- Help Kids Fall in Love with Nature – Spark curiosity and wonder in the next generation through wildlife art and hands-on learning. The more they learn, the more they love. The more they love, the more they protect.
- Make a Real Difference for Wildlife – Every time you help a child discover a native species, you’re shaping the future of wildlife protection in the U.S. One art project, one wild fact, one smile at a time—it all adds up to lasting impact.
- Be Part of a Wildly Fun Crew – Join a joyful mix of nature-lovers, creative minds, and curious spirits. Volunteering with us isn’t just meaningful—it’s fun! Making art, exploring outdoors, and connecting with kids keeps you curious, inspired, and young at heart.
- Volunteer on Your Time – Whether during school hours or from home, we offer flexible opportunities to fit your schedule. Jump in when you can and leave feeling recharged.
Volunteers in Action
Ways to Volunteer
Remote and in-person volunteer opportunities are available
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Wild For Art Programs
Assist us with our in class programming showing off cool animal biofacts while our educator gives a lesson and help kids create their wildlife themed art or craft!
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Administrative
Running a nonprofit involves a lot of behind-the-scenes work and you can add valuable capacity to the team by taking on some administrative tasks.
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Art
Bring your creativity to help develop art projects, activities or creating examples of art in various phases for students to see during programs.
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Friend & Fundraising
This is all made possible through the generosity of individuals, companies and grantors. Help with research and engagement of others to provide the vital support needed.
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Education Support
Inspire kids to be champions for wildlife's underdogs by volunteering to help build our lessons, activities, and educational materials.
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Media & Photography
Support our mission by joining outreach efforts like attending public events or writing newsletter articles. Help engage our community on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Don't see an option that speaks to you? Reach out to Emma Hanna at emma@championsforwildlife.org
and share what skills you bring to the table! We'll find a role that works for you.
Become a volunteer today!
See What Our Volunteers Have to Say!
"Volunteering with Champions for Wildlife is time well spent—something planted in the hearts of the next generation." ~ David, Volunteer
"I like to volunteer because it is a great group of people - very friendly, civic minded and well organized! Volunteers are not left wandering around to figure out what to do.” ~ Liz, Volunteer
"There are some days I don’t feel like doing anything - so I don’t have to! I can schedule when I want to!" ~ Rob, Volunteer
"A great volunteering memory was of “The kids finding birds and being excited!” on our birding lessons." ~ Caryl, Volunteer
"A fourth grader spotted a bluebird while painting a birdhouse, and his excitement brought the whole class to the window - What fun seeing students identify a bluebird and be thrilled to see one. Thanks, Champions, for Wildlife for educating our children and teaching them to "fall in love with wildlife". ~Susan, Volunteer
Ready to Get Started?
We’d love to have you on our volunteer team! Whether you're helping in classrooms, at events, or behind the scenes, your time and heart will help kids connect with wildlife in meaningful ways.
We're currently looking for remote volunteers and volunteers in Polk and Henderson counties to support local school programs and community events.
Becoming a volunteer is easy! Fill out our quick application, and we’ll be in touch to discuss opportunities and learn more about your interest in being a champion for wildlife!
Together, we can protect North Carolina’s wildlife and inspire the next generation of conservationists.
Have questions? Contact us at Emma@championsforwildlife.org
