Volunteer Service Requirements
In order to attain certification, a Texas Master Naturalist trainee most complete a minimum of 40 volunteer service hours within one year of the initial training series. In order to retain the title of Texas Master Naturalist, a volunteer must complete another 40 hours in every subsequent year. Volunteer service hours are those direct contact hours spend on Texas Master Naturalist projects approved by the local coordinating committee.
Volunteer Hours Reporting
Volunteer Management System Portal
New Volunteer Project and Training Approval
For new volunteer projects, or advanced training opportunities, please complete the Volunteer Training Hours Approval Form and email it to [email protected] for approval prior to beginning your service.
Volunteer/Training Hours Approval
Approved Volunteer Project List
- Adopt -a-Park Program at Clapp Park
- Lubbock Lake Landmark
- South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
- Caprock Canyon State Park
- Citizen Science Projects
Great Backyard Bird Count – Mid-February – www.birdcount.org
iNaturalist City Nature Challenge – Friday-Monday at the end of April – www.citynaturechallenge.org
iNaturalist Lubbock Lake Landmark Bioblitz – One week at the end of May
NestWatch – Spring/Summer – nestwatch.org
Project FeederWatch – November through April – www.feederwatch.org
Audubon Christmas Bird Count – December – Llano Estacado Audubon Society