Volunteer Application

DPNC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

DPNC & Coogan Farm, Mystic, CT • 860-536-1216 • www.dpnc.org
We welcome applications from new volunteers all year at DPNC. Thank you for applying–we appreciate your interest and look forward to meeting you soon!

After submitting your application, you'll hear from our Volunteer Coordinator within 5-7 business days to discuss available volunteer positions. Volunteers are placed based on skills and interests, as well as the current needs of the organization.

However, if you are ready to volunteer right away, we welcome volunteers in the Giving Garden nearly every day of the growing season. To sign up for a shift, click here. Thank you!
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
E-mail*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Age*

13-1718-2526-4546-6465+
Have you ever volunteered with us before?*

YesNo
What are your areas of interests?

Special Events (14+)Social Media/Content Creation (13+)Trail Maintenance & Habitat Restoration (16+)Giving Garden (All ages)Outdoor Animal Care (18+)Teen Camp Assistant (13+)Nature Photography (13+)Indoor Animal Care (18+)Seasonal Decorating (14+)
Anything you don't see listed here that you would like to help with?
Notes about volunteering:

1) Ready to start volunteering right away? From May to November, the Giving Garden at Coogan Farm needs volunteers on a nearly daily basis. We welcome regular and one-time volunteers, and you don't need to wait and hear back from our Volunteer Coordinator to sign up. To see available shifts and learn what you need to know about volunteering at the Giving Garden, click here.

2) Animal care is a popular area of interest and usually has a waiting list for volunteers. We would love to place all our interested volunteers right away, but we often have a period of some time before we can place in animal care. If you'd like to volunteer in other areas in the meantime, please let us know in this application.

3) Areas such as seasonal decorating and special events tend to be one-day commitments with many volunteers on a single day, usually in the fall. Even if you regularly volunteer in a different area, we'd love your help with our events. We need dozens of volunteers for Woodland Egg Hunt in spring, Wild Mushroom Festival and Spooky Nature Trails in fall, and Luminaria in winter, please join us!

4) Habitat restoration and trail management often have group work days, we'll notify you when they are scheduled. If you are an expert in the area of native plantings, invasives and related areas and would be interested in leading trail maintenance events or working on habitat restoration projects, please let us know more about your interest, availability and area of expertise.
What days of the week are you available?*

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayOther
What time of day are you available?*

MorningAfternoonFull DayEveningsOther
Are you interested in volunteering routinely?
Tell us more about your interests and special skills and what you are most interested in working on. Please list any skills you believe may be helpful in a volunteer capacity.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?*

YesNo
If yes, please comment.
Note: DPNC requires background checks for any volunteer 18 or over who will be working with children.
Giving Garden volunteers under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
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DPNC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!