Volunteering with Mammals

The Division of Mammals has limitless volunteer opportunities!

Who can volunteer?

• people 14 or older
• people younger than 14, if accompanied by a parent or guardian
• college students exploring opportunities in biology
• retirees looking to try something new
• high school students fulfilling internship requirements
• everybody!

What is there to do?

• process incoming mammal specimens, for use in scientific research
• gather materials to be borrowed by researchers
• help manage our dermestarium
• help curate newly acquired collections
• label specimens and learn how to install them into our permanent collection
• enter specimen data into our online database
• and maybe even help with fieldwork!

How much time should I volunteer?

• we request a four month, 4 hour/week commitment. (~60 hours)
• after that commitment is fulfilled, volunteers are welcome to continue for as long as they wish.
• our staff is available to work with volunteers Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 4pm.
• volunteers should set up a regular schedule, within the above time constraints.

How do I get started?

• fill out this form.
  
• our staff coordinator will be in touch to arrange next steps.
• if you've never visited before, we’ll arrange a time for you to stop by to get a feel for what we do
• once you're in our system, your volunteering will begin with a training session. UNM students can complete this online, but others will need to complete the trainings in person.
• after that, you will learn as you go!

Thank you for your interest in the Divsion of Mammals!

We look forward to meeting you!