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1 person is interested
CFPA Ramble Guide
ORGANIZATION: Connecticut Forest & Park Association
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1 person is interested
CFPA Ramble Guides share their interest and passion for the outdoors with the public through CFPA Rambles, which are free as a public service. Ramble Guides choose a park, trail or other outdoor path in their community. Rambles range from hiking to a vista for families with older children to leisurely nature walks, greenway walks, shape and color hunts, letterboxing quests, etc. They are offered at trails and parks around the state every month. CFPA Rambles connect people with the outdoors so they may feel comfortable in getting outside for better health - of themselves, their family, and the environment. The long-term goal is to have a Ramble in each county every month. CFPA Rambles is a program of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA). While CFPA's office is in Middlefield, we are looking for volunteers to lead rambles in their own community. CFPA works to conserve CT and connect people to the land. For more, visit www.ctwoodlands.org.Responsibilities & Duties:
- Lead a minimum of 2 CFPA Rambles per calendar year
- Attend a minimum of one training per calendar year
- Reserve CFPA Ramble dates, locations, & materials with CFPA in a timely fashion (6-8 weeks requested)
- Be familiar with the trail and safety issues to be a responsible leader
- Represent CFPA in a knowledgeable and friendly manner
- Read and become familiar with the Handbook for CFPA Ramble Guides
- Return Ramble Sign-in Sheets and Reports to the Events & Volunteer Coordinator, and report volunteer hours
- Publicize your CFPA Ramble locally within your community (flyers, newsletters, and event calendars, etc.)
- Have a desire to learn and share knowledge
- Friendly and outgoing behavior
- Comfortable, positive attitude with children, families, and other community members
- Respect and appreciation of the landscape and natural world
- Flexible, creative, and curious disposition
- Reasonable ability to lead a group in a safe and fun manor
- Commitment to the mission of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Connecting with like-minded people
- Sharing your knowledge and passion for the outdoors with your community
- Invitations to free training programs that support the CFPA Ramble Guide, including First Aid/CPR training
- FREE CFPA Volunteer T-shirt
- Invitation to the Annual CFPA Volunteer Dinner
More opportunities with Connecticut Forest & Park Association
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Location:
16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT 06481, US
Mission Statement
The Connecticut Forest & Park Association protects forests, parks, walking trails and open spaces for future generations by connecting people to the land. CFPA directly involves individuals and families, educators, community leaders and volunteers to enhance and defend Connecticut's rich natural heritage. CFPA is a member-based non-profit organization that relies on volunteers and supporters to carry out its mission.
Description
The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting people to the land in order to protect forests, parks, walking trails, and open spaces in Connecticut for future generations.
In 2016, CFPA Volunteers dedicated over 29,000 hours, valued at over $805,000, to advocating, educating, monitoring properties, leading recreational programs, and continually improving the 825-miles of Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails.
We envision Connecticut as a place of scenic beauty whose cities, suburbs, and villages are linked by a network of parks, forests, and trails easily accessible for all people to challenge the body and refresh the spirit. We picture a state where clean water, timber, farm fresh foods, and other products of the land make a significant contribution to our economic and cultural well-being. And we hope you will help us in achieving this vision.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 3, 2018
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Event Planning / Management
- Environmental Education
- Youth Services
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- On-going; Committed to leading two Rambles a year