Join the WAVE

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, there's a place for you at The WAVE Coalition. We believe that experience starts with opportunity, and we are proud to offer hands-on roles where you can grow, learn, and make a difference for animals, science, and our planet.

Volunteering

Volunteering with WAVE is more than giving your time — it's building your future. Gain hands-on experience in education, conservation, event planning, research, nonprofit operations, and outreach. Whether you're looking to boost your resume, explore new fields, or simply give back, your work with us will leave a lasting impact.

Volunteering Levels

At WAVE, we offer three different volunteer paths designed to meet every individual's interests, goals, and availability. Our Wave Makers, Wave Builders, and Wave Leaders. To ensure a positive and productive experience for everyone, all volunteers sign a contract outlining expectations, protections, and a term limit tailored to their availability and goals. At the end of each term, volunteers have the option to renew their commitment or conclude their service with WAVE, ensuring flexibility and growth for both the volunteer and the organization.

If you are interested please fill out this form and we will get back to you at our earliest conveniece.

  • Helping with school programs, outreach tabling, animal education, event planning & coordinating, and more!

  • Helping with teaching programs, assisting with our different programs, writing curricula, and more!

  • Assisting with social media, creating graphics, taking photos & videos, PR, and more!

  • Helping to set up citizen science projects, finding research ideas, and setting up conservation programs.

  • Helping with website, designs, software, and more.

  • Helping Behind-The-Scenes like writing emails, scheduling, fundraising support, reaching out to partners, and note-taking.

  • Casual volunteers who help occasionally at events, outreach activities, and assists with backend stuff with limited direction, such as graphic design, social media graphics, and blog writing. Perfect for those with limited schedules.

  • More regular projects, gaining deeper hands-on experience in areas like conservation, education, and nonprofit operations. Assist in important documentation like grant writing, balancing books, and more.

  • Take on leadership roles, helping to manage programs or mentor newer volunteers. Perfect for those who believe in the mission and want to be involved for long periods of time.