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5 people are interested
Interpretive Docent for Chitactac School Programs
ORGANIZATION: Santa Clara County Parks - Interpretation & Outdoor Recreation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Do you like spending time outdoors?
Working with children? Exploring local history?
We are looking for interpretive docents to help lead school field trip programs at Chitactac-Adams County Park. Docents will support park interpretive staff by leading educational activities related to the local wildlife, native plants, and the rich culture of the Amah Mutsun people who lived at this site for more than 3000 years.
Extensive training materials are provided, and individuals with interest in anthropology, natural history, and elementary education are encouraged to apply.
REQUIREMENTS
- Commitment to at least 48 hours of service over 4-9 months
- Public speaking skills
- Experience working with youth
- Completion of required training
- Pass Live Scan background check
- Have reliable transportation to park site
- Commitment to a weekly shift during the school year
SCHEDULE
Docents must be available one morning/week for the entire school year or two mornings/week during one semester. Shifts are 9:30am-12:30pm (field trips run from 10am-noon.)
BENEFITS
- Share the rich cultural history of Chitactac with local youth
- Receive training and mentoring in interpretation and environmental education methods
- Give back to the community while enjoying time outdoors
- Gain professional experience in parks and recreation
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About Santa Clara County Parks - Interpretation & Outdoor Recreation
Location:
21350 Almaden Rd., San Jose, CA 95120, US
Mission Statement
Mission The mission of the Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department is to provide, protect, and preserve regional parklands for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations. Core Values Values, the qualities that create the foundation upon which the vision and strategies for the County’s regional park system are built, are characterized in five themes. These themes are: •Quality of Life •Demand for Recreational Opportunities •Equitable Access •Optimal Park Use •Partnership Vision The vision of the Santa Clara County Park and Recreation Department is to provide a sustainable system of diverse regional parks, trails and natural areas that connects people with the natural environment, supports healthy lifestyles, offers outstanding visitor experiences that renew the human spirit, while balancing recreation opportunities with the protection of natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources.
Description
About County Parks
County Park’s five decade legacy of providing outstanding recreational opportunities in beautiful natural locations has resulted in one of the largest regional park systems in the California. Since the first County parkland was acquired in 1924, the Santa Clara County park system has grown to include 29 regional parks encompassing nearly 48,000 acres of land.
Our dedicated ranger, maintenance and interpretive staff are necessary complements to the overall park experience, taking an active role in the stewardship of the County’s finest natural resources and waterways especially with the assistance from our 1,400 volunteers who selflessly donate more than 60,000 hours of labor each year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park10001 Watsonville Rd.Gilroy, CA 95020
DATE POSTED
August 2, 2019
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Anthropology
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 48 hours of service/year, 1-2 mornings/week
- Must have reliable transportation to the park, off Hwy 152, in the hills west of Gilroy