Volunteer

Want to Help Protect the 1000 Islands?

Fill out TILT's Volunteer Questionnaire and email it to [email protected], or drop it off at the TILT office (135 John St. Clayton) - we'll help you figure out which volunteer opportunity is right for you! 

Want to get your feet wet ( mostly figuratively...)? Join the Land Trust at a Volunteer TILTrek!

Want to get out on the land? Become a Preserve Stewardship Volunteer!

We always need volunteers. Join us!

  • Office Help - Aid staff with mailings, making phone calls, writing articles, maintaining TILT's social media and other office needs Internships available.
  • Photographers - Photograph preserves, treks and events (we are happy to credit your work.)
  • Special Events Assistants - Help at events by taking tickets, serving food, directing parking, etc.
  • Steward Trail Maintenance Assistants - Help staff build bridges, benches and other trail amenities. Become a trained Preserve Stewardship Volunteer.
  • Trek or Event Hosts - Host a trek or fundraising events at your house or facility.
  • Trek Leaders or Lecturers - Share your knowledge and expertise with others through an outing and/or presentation.
  • Transportation - Provide boat transportation for treks and other events on the islands.

Clubs, Scout Troops, Schools, Corporate Teams, Religious Organizations, and more are welcome to volunteer. Just call the TILT office to discuss which opportunity would be best for your group: 315-686-5345.

Stewardship Volunteers

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Volunteer Opportunities

  • Apr16

    2023 Tern Grid Installation

    Common Tern Nesting Grid Installation

    Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 8:30am to 12:00pm

    Eagle Wing Shoals & Tidd Island, Clayton

    TILT and conservation partner Save The River, along with community volunteers will be installing nesting boxes and gull exclusion grids on Eagle Wings Shoals and Tidd Island to protect the Common Tern, a NY state threatened species.

  • Apr26

    2022 'For The Trees' Annual Arbor Day Celebration

    12th Annual “For the Trees” Arbor Day Celebration

    Friday, April 26, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

    Zenda Farms Preserve

    The best way to celebrate Arbor Day is by planting trees, participating in tree care activities, educating others about the importance of trees, and supporting environmental conservation efforts. Join the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) at the Zenda Farms Preserve for our 12th annual “For the Trees” Community Event in celebration of Arbor Day.

  • May11

    2019 Spring Stewardship Day at Zenda Farms Preserve

    Spring Stewardship Day

    Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

    Zenda Farms Preserve

    Help TILT show Zenda Farms Preserve some love!

  • Jul20

    2022 Annual Loon Census

    Annual Loon Census with Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation

    Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 8:00am to 9:00am

    Various Locations Chosen By Participants

    TILT is once again looking for volunteers to help count the local common loon population for the annual loon census!

  • Aug20

    2023 Tern Grid Removal

    Common Tern Nesting Grid Removal

    Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 8:30am to 12:00pm

    Eagle Wing Shoals & Tidd Island

    The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) and conservation partner Save The River need volunteers to help dismantle the gull exclusion grid on Eagle Wing Shoals and Tidd Island.

  • Sep20

    2019 Fall Stewardship Day

    Fall Stewardship Day

    Friday, September 20, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:30pm

    Fuller Bay

    Join the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) for the Fuller Bay cleanup!