VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES |
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Volunteer Naturalist Guide- Lead scheduled interpretive
guided nature walks along the lower loop of the boardwalk trail.
Roving Interpreter- Interact with visitors on
a one-to-one basis answering questions and assisting them with
finding wildlife along the trail.
“Information Station” Interpreter-
Engage visitors with up-close learning and hands-on opportunities
using artifacts and taxidermy. May also give mini-programs.
Spotting ‘scope Naturalist- Provide visitors
with an up close view of wildlife through a ‘scope set up
mainly at the pond observation decks.
Special Events support- Assist staff in creating,
planning and implementing special seasonal “Happenings,”
including using the above skills to interact with visitors.
School groups-
Energetically educate children through a variety of rewarding
programs on-site and/or at their school.
Outreach- perform public speaking engagements
to adult community organizations at their site.
Land Stewardship-
full spectrum of activities ranging from wildlife studies and monitoring, planting and weeding, to helping with the eradication of invasive plant species.
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PREREQUISITES
TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER |
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Individuals
need to be willing to learn on their own. There is on-going
training throughout the year, but individuals will be
responsible for doing further and continuous research.
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Need
to be friendly, out-going and have an interest in talking
to, educating and being with people.
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- Provide 50 hours
of service to the public per year.
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