Volunteer Positions with Project Puffin Volunteers work side by side with our research staff on all six sanctuaries managed by NAS in the Gulf of Maine. During this past summer 39 students, naturalists, teachers, photographers, avid birders and biologists gave their time and energy to assist our research. The goal of the volunteer program is to provide an opportunity to participate in an outstanding program of research and study, while enjoying seabirds and an unparalleled outdoor experience.
Commitments range from two to twelve weeks.
Volunteers assist in all aspects of our research including banding, band reading, burrow monitoring, feeding and productivity studies. Contributing Research Assistant Project Puffin offers 9 Contributing Research Assistant positions. These reserved positions are blocked during the three periods of greatest seabird activity at our colonies and are designed to provide full participation in our research. Funds also support student research positions. Aviculturist Individuals employed in aviculture or related fields.