Volunteer

Meet new people, and help birds

Be a part of our organization’s transformation! We are a grassroots group that is fueled by the energy of people who love and care about birds. Whether you have a little time to spare or would like to become part of our team, you can find an opportunity here:

  • Instagram Coordinator: We’ve grown our Instagram following to nearly 3,000 in 2 years, and need help with continuing our growth and engagement, including making posts and stories, responding to followers, and coordinating the activities of other CBA Instagram team members.

  • Web content manager: help us spread important messages about our activities and bird conservation. Full training on Squarespace provided.

  • Members events: Party people needed! Plan fun get-togethers for members. We could use some help with planning art shows, auctions, our biannual conference and awards ceremony, get-togethers, and more.

  • Birdwalk leader or co-leader: Attend our field trips and help participants enjoy them. We will provide training to interested new field trip leaders.

  • Habitat restoration: Improve bird habitat at our workdays at Camp Pine. See our Volunteer Events for details.

  • Advocacy Task Force: Join the team that coordinates communications to our representatives and our members about national and local conservation issues.

  • Research committee: Help to organize our community science projects like blitzes and the spring bird count.

  • Ambassador: Represent CAS at fairs and events.

  • Editors and Proofreaders: Edit and proofread articles about birds and conservation for our blog and social media.

  • Membership committee: Join our membership team to help us recruit new members and provide benefits to our current members.

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Bird Friendly Chicago

  • Advocate for a bird-friendly building ordinance in Chicago by contacting elected officials and/or signing our declaration