Program Guidelines & Criteria

There are four ways to access Mallard Island: as a volunteer during a work week, as an individual artist or for a special project during an Individual Projects week, as a “host” for a hosted program week, or as a guest on a scheduled tour.

1.  For host weeks, host applications are due by December 1 (see Host Application form below). Host applications will be reviewed and selected for the following summer.

2.  For volunteer work weeks, the focus may be carpentry/repairs, gardens, or archives.  A Work Week Volunteer Application form needs to be completed and submitted to participate in a work week (see below). The dates are announced by email in February. You can subscribe to the Volunteer Opportunities email list to get the announcement.

3. An Individual Projects week is open for anyone that has a project that fits with our mission and strategic plan. An Individual Project application form needs to be completed and submitted to be considered for this week (see below). Date (s) for Individual Projects will be announced by email. To get the announcement, you can subscribe to the Mallard Program Opportunities list.

4. Tours: If you would like to arrange for a group tour of Mallard Island, please contact our office at 651-867-4649.

All applications should be submitted to the Executive Director by email or U.S. mail.