
Volunteering with the MBO
Our bird banding activities take place in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, near the Morgan Arboretum, during both the spring migration (April 18th to June 1st) and the fall migration (August 1st to November 6th). We operate from sunrise for 6 hours each day.
We are seeking volunteers who can commit long-term to the observatory, with an expectation of approximately one shift per week during the migration periods for two years. No prior experience in ornithology or bird banding is required — we provide comprehensive training to all volunteers.
If you’re passionate about bird conservation and want to get hands-on experience, we’d love to have you join our team!
Volunteering Positions
Important Information
Our bird banding site is located in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue near the Morgan Arboretum. Public transportation is not available during early morning hours, so you will need a car or a bike to arrive on time. We have an online schedule to allow you to select the mornings that work best for you.
In addition to our migration-related roles, we also offer more flexible opportunities such as site maintenance, social media management, educational content creation, and other tasks that may suit your availability.
Please note that due to the high volume of interest, we will contact you only if a position that matches your interests becomes available.
Finally, we ask that only one form per person is submitted.
Open Positions
All positions are currently filled.
Check back with us in the future for new opportunities!