Opportunities From: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Volunteer: Invasive Specie Removal

This opportunity involves removing invasive species from the center during a public event, such as Knotweed Knockdown and other opportunitiies.

Location: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

This opportunity involves removing invasive species from the center during a public event, such as Knotweed Knockdown and other opportunitiies.

Location: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18064

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tree Pen Helpers

This opportunity is for individuals who are interested in helping mix soil, pot donated saplings, weed the tree pen, and complete other work related to small-plant storage before planting events.  

Location: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

This opportunity is for individuals who are interested in helping mix soil, pot donated saplings, weed the tree pen, and complete other work related to small-plant storage before planting events.  

Location: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18064

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Weekly Weeders

Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to mulch, pull weeds, divide plants, and amend soil in the center's native plant garden. We provide instruction, tools, and weeding mats. This is a seasonal opportunity.

2026 Schedule

This opportunity will occur every Monday from March 23 - September 28, 2026, with the exception of April 20th. Other dates may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, please pay attention to your email, you will be notified in advance. 

Location: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to mulch, pull weeds, divide plants, and amend soil in the center's native plant garden. We provide instruction, tools, and weeding mats. This is a seasonal opportunity.

2026 Schedule

This opportunity will occur every Monday from March 23 - September 28, 2026, with the exception of April 20th. Other dates may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, please pay attention to your email, you will be notified in advance. 

Location: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 18064

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Educator

Volunteers are encouraged to share their passions and expertise. Working with the volunteer coordinator, this opportunity allows volunteers to substitute for educators, help with educational field trips, or lead their own programs. 

Location: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Volunteers are encouraged to share their passions and expertise. Working with the volunteer coordinator, this opportunity allows volunteers to substitute for educators, help with educational field trips, or lead their own programs. 

Location: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18064

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Litter Pick Up

This opportunity is for individuals who would like to help pick up litter around the property! Gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers can be provided. Groups or families who want to volunteer, please contact the volunteer coordinator.

Location: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

This opportunity is for individuals who would like to help pick up litter around the property! Gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers can be provided. Groups or families who want to volunteer, please contact the volunteer coordinator.

Location: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18064

Allow Groups: No