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27 people are interested
Friendly Folks Needed to Welcome Visitors to Worcester's Urban Oasis!
ORGANIZATION: Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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27 people are interested
Our beautiful Visitor Center needs volunteers to staff our Reception Desk.
Weekday and weekend shifts are available.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has some time and wishes to put it to good use. Broad Meadow Brook has a comfortable, friendly work environment. It is a great place to learn about the nature of Massachusetts, what is being done to protect it, and to be part of the effort.
Visitor Center volunteers greet visitors, answer the phone, perform various administrative and/or research-oriented projects. Among other benefits, volunteers get free admission to our sanctuary and often enjoy walks on the trails before and after their shifts. The ambience can't be beat!
Job requirements:
Reliability
Ability to work at least 3 hours/week for a 6 month weekly commitment (after orientation period)
Professionalism
Friendliness
Comfort using cash register, telephone, computer (Ongoing training and support are provided.)
Customer service experience and knowledge of wildlife/environmental issues a plus, but not required.
We are on WRTA busline #22.
More opportunities with Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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About Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Location:
414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester, MA 01604, US
Mission Statement
Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. Together with more than 100,000 members, we care for 35,000 acres of conservation land, provide school, camp, and other educational programs for 225,000 children and adults annually, and advocate for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels.
Description
Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the headwater region of the Blackstone River Watershed. With 430 acres, and 5 miles of marked trails, it is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England and serves as a visitor information center for the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Environmental education at Broad Meadow Brook emphasizes hands-on and joyful learning experiences at all levels. Programs are offered year-round to people of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors. We provide programming at many local community centers and offer a free summer parks program, as well as free canoe rides on local ponds.
In order to preserve this natural area from the threats of surrounding development, Broad Meadow Brook has a very active ecological management program. Our goal is to protect and enhance the diversity of our native wildlife. Staff, interns and volunteers monitor plant and animal species year round to determine the population trends and the causes and effects of those trends.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
414 Massasoit Rd.Worcester, MA 01604
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Office Reception
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible. Minimum 3.5 hrs/week
- Shifts are 9 am - 12:30 pm or 12:30 - 4 pm.