Volunteer Opportunities

PEEC relies on volunteer efforts all year long. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your skills and knowledge. Volunteers are very important to us and there are many ways to be involved. You are also invited to volunteer whenever it is convenient for you.

How You Can Help

Visitors Services: The “Face” of PEEC

Help us welcome the community and keep our front office running smoothly.

• Role: Greet visitors, answer phones, answer questions about programs, help people find the best trails, assist with semi-annual bulk mailings
• Vibe: Friendly, helpful, mission-driven
• Ask: Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-4:30pm; Fridays, 8:30am-4:30pm (Any Hours); Weekend Support, 8:30am-4:30pm (Any Hours)
• Requirements: No experience needed – just an appreciation for PEEC and the outdoors!

Behind the Scenes: The “Keepers” of PEEC

Support the magic of PEEC by keeping our facility and exhibits thriving.

• Role: Animal care and enclosure cleaning, greenhouse and garden upkeep, event set-up, exhibit maintenance and more
• Vibe: Hands-on and varied
• Ask: As available, in addition to a several event dates
• Requirements: A “can-do” attitude; assorted hands-on experience or skills are a plus

Special Events & Tours: The “Guides” of PEEC

Be part of our biggest days, from festivals to deep-dives into our exhibits.

• Role: Lead tours of our Ecozone exhibit room on select weekends or help run our annual festivals
• Vibe: Engaging, educational, personable
• Ask: Specific open Ecozone weekends and biannual festivals
• Requirements: We’ll provide full training on the exhibit room and a how-to for festival support.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the survey below or contact PEEC’s Volunteer Coordinator at peec@peec.org or 570-828-2319.  If you’d like to learn more, view the Volunteer Job Descriptions.

Under the direction of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area’s Park Rangers, the DEWA Trail Stewards work on improving the trails at PEEC and other trails within the recreation area. Trail Stewards meet one weekend per month from April to November and PEEC provides free housing or space for camping on Friday or Saturday nights.

For more information, please contact Brad Koller at walker22829@gmail.com 
or Kevin Kavanaugh at dewatrailstewards@yahoo.com.