- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
BioBlitz School Greeters
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service - National Mall & Memorial Parks
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
BioBlitz is coming to Washington DC! And so are thousands of students!
National Geographic helped conduct a bioblitz in a different national park each year during the decade leading up to the U.S. National Park Service Centennial in 2016.
A bioblitz is a 24-hour event in which scientists, families, students, teachers, and others team up to identify species of plants, animals and other organisms.
Goals Include:
- Discover, map, and learn about species in the park.
- Opportunities for scientists and the public to do fieldwork together.
- Add to the park’s official species list.
- Highlight the importance of protecting the biodiversity of these extraordinary places and beyond.
For more information on Bio Blitz visit http://education.nationalgeographic.org/projects/bioblitz
Our School Greeters will be stationed at the drop-off sites for students during the BioBlitz events ion Friday. They will provide directions and guidance to students, teachers, chaperones, and drivers. Volunteers will be needed Friday, May 20, 2016.
The shifts are as followed:
- Friday: 8-11:30, 11-2:30, 2-5:30
Knowledge/Skills Desired
* Willingness to learn BioBlitz biodiversity, exploration, and discovery
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Treats others with respect; speaks clearly and effectively
* Comfortable speaking in front of groups of people
* Energetic, flexible, resourceful, and motivated
* Reliable, responsible, and professional
Age, Physical Requirements, and Work Environment:
* 16 years and older (*12 years or older if volunteering with the parent or guardian)
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time
* Ability to walk on varied terrain
* Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
* Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions, possibly adverse (wind, rain, cold, heat, humidity)
Terms
* Availability: Must attend a training session and commit to a minimum of one 5- to 6.5-hour
shift. (Day and location TBD)
If interested please email kersten_laveroni@nps.gov with the shift you would like to volunteer. Thank you!
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About National Park Service - National Mall & Memorial Parks
Location:
750 Buckeye Dr, Washington, DC 20024, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service Preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations. The park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world .
Description
The Washington that you see today had its birth two centuries ago in a rational yet visionary design unprecedented in its scale. Pierre Charles L'Enfant's plan for the city and its core mall area was influenced by urban planning then current in Euproe and neoclassical landscape design exemplified by Versalles. Brilliantly adapting those ideas to Washington's terrain, L'Enfant placed the Capitol on Jenkins Hill and the "Presidents House" on a lower terrace then overlooking the Potomac River. Between them ran Pennsylvania Avenue, to symbolize the spearate but connected branches of government. The spirit of that plan lives in the city still.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The National MallWashington, DC 20024
DATE POSTED
April 19, 2016
SKILLS
- General Education
- Problem Solving
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 3.5 hour shifts, can do multiple