About Us. Volunteers make a difference! About Us. Volunteers make a difference!

Bald eagle in a tree.The Eagle Institute operates under the auspices of the Volunteer in Parks program within Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River and in cooperation with The New York Department of Environmental Conservation, Adopt-A-Natural Resource Program.

The Eagle Institute could not provide its valuable services without the help of volunteers.
Many volunteer opportunities exist:

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Eagle Monitor and
Data Collector:Volunteers and Eagle Watchers

Volunteers are stationed at popular viewing locations to help eagle watchers find, view and enjoy the eagles. They provide helpful information by answering questions, giving directions and promoting "Eagle Etiquette." Volunteers are trained to collect data about the eagles that can help with resource management and protection decisions. Volunteers also collect data about the people who come to see the eagles MUST BE AVAILABLE WEEKENDS, JANUARY—MARCH. Must be able to tolerate cold temperatures and have congenial and helpful attitude.

Volunteer Habitat Excursion Guides:

Volunteers are trained to escort groups to eagle habitat areas for tours.
Usually weekends or some weekdays for school groups. January — March.

Volunteer Timesheet/Mileage Form

Volunteer Winter Field Office:

Eaglet in a basket being held by a Park Service employee.
FACT:
Juvenile or immature bald eagles make up about half of the wintering population in this region.
(The above photo shows an Eagle Specialist handling the eaglet. DO NOT disturb the nests or eaglets in the wild!)

Volunteers who want to help but prefer an indoor assignment  are encouraged to help out in the winter field office, providing helpful information to visitors who stop or call during the eagle viewing season. Some office/clerical duties involved.

All volunteers must attend the Institute’s annual training session. The Institute provides training manuals, identification badges and the equipment needed for eagle watching and data collection. Because our programs are conducted outdoors in winter, volunteers need to provide their own outerwear and proper footwear.

Studies show that human disturbance during the breeding period will adversely affect the success of the breeding pair and their young, possibly causing abandonment and probable fatality for the young.

While conducting the work of the Eagle Institute, volunteers are insured by the National Park Service Volunteers in Parks program and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Adopt-A-Natural-Resource program.

To Volunteer contact
The Eagle Institute at:
(845) 557-6162 or (570) 685-5960
or email us at: eagleinstitute@yahoo.com

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