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INTERNSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

For all opportunities listed, please contact Vidya Tikku at (617) 542-7696 x13 or email her at vidya@bostonnatural.org

Help Color Boston Green

BNAN is currently seeking interns with an interest in environmental sciences, community outreach, open space research, database management and web development. Our wide network of contacts with various local organizations and community garden groups will expose the interns to a wide range of topics including local gardening issues, landscape architecture, urban planning, community organizing and environmental research. The interns will be able to work closely with the BNAN staff to create a personalized and challenging internship program. Potential candidates should be motivated, reliable and available for occasional night and weekend commitments.

Greenways

Participate on the Greenway Councils:

Attend Greenway events. (See the calendar for details.)

Community Gardens

  • Participate on the Boston Community Garden Council. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at the BNAN Office. See Garden Council 
  • Get involved in the Master Urban Gardener Program. 
  • Assist BNAN horticulturist with City Natives nursery maintenance. We are looking for someone with knowledge of horticulture or plant sciences to help out 2-4 hours/day with nursery maintenance, including watering, fertilizing, pest monitoring & control, propagation, sanitation, weeding, pruning, planting, and grounds work. We will provide on-site training in horticultural practices, propagation, and plant care.

Office Assistance

  • Help BNAN staff with mailings, research, and other office work.