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. Participants gain valuable field experience while increasing their knowledge of colonial seabirds and research techniques. Project Puffin encourages participating institutions to make a contribution towards field expenses. Student Individuals enrolled in biology, environmental studies, natural history, ornithology , science education and related fields at the college or graduate level. Participants gain valuable field experience while increasing their knowledge of colonial seabirds and research techniques.