Naturalist Aide Volunteer Job Description

Description:
The volunteer will assist a trained Arboretum naturalist in a 3 hour environmental education program with 30 elementary school students or less.   The program consists of a walk around the Prairie Loop with periodic stops for games, worksheets, and wetland dipping with nets.  The volunteer would provide and extra eye and hand in activities and keeping the children together and focused. 

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm and respect for the natural world
• Ability to encouraging students to participate and learn from activities
• Able to work well with children and teachers
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good health and capable of walking for long periods in the outdoors
• Background check is needed

Background Information:
Around 4,000 students K-12 students visit the wetlands, prairie, and woods of Saint John’s Arboretum every year.  We hope that the volunteer will gain a sense of wonder and respect for the natural world and inspiration to share it with others.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­If you are interested in volunteering as a Naturalist Aide please print out this web page, circle the job above that you would like, fill out the information below and return to the Arboretum offices. We will contact you about training and events.

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