Volunteer with Us


Thank you for considering volunteering with us! Your involvement is vital in supporting and protecting Purple Martins in the Dakotas. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out!


Volunteer Directors

Each year, we select dedicated leaders to guide the Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas and address the interests and needs of our organization. Our leaders must be innovative and visionary, ready to embrace challenges and make decisive improvements. They should be adaptable and connect with our constituents to ensure the organization evolves to support our mission.

We are looking for individuals who understand the objectives of the Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas and are committed to our cause. Ideal nominees should be passionate about our mission and willing to dedicate their time to the organization’s needs. Officer candidates may be nominated by fellow Board members or may self-nominate.

Positions Available

The following positions are open for election:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Assistant Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • (4) Directors

Are you ready for an exciting experience? Consider nominating yourself for one of the positions listed above! Do you know someone who could make a positive impact on the Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas? Encourage them to volunteer, and if they agree, please send us their name and contact information.

For more information about our mission and objectives, please visit our About page and for organizational details, check out our Governance page.


Volunteer Spotters

Help us track Purple Martins! We need your eyes on the lookout for any banded birds. If you spot one, please send an email with "Research Projects" in the subject line, along with your contact information. Every report is crucial to our research efforts!