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51 people are interested
Friendly Greeters and Educators Wanted
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Birch State Park
Please visit the new page to apply.
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51 people are interested
The Park has Hosts and Greeters who welcome visitors
and provide staff relief at the Ranger Station, Beach Gate
entrance and other locations as needed. Volunteers also
present educational programs to the public, including
school groups, on the plants and animals in the Park,
intertwining a very rich history dating from prehistoric
times to the present.
More opportunities with Friends of Birch State Park
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About Friends of Birch State Park
Location:
3109 E SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, US
Mission Statement
Friends of Birch State Park is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization formed to help preserve, conserve, enhance, and promote Hugh Taylor Birch State Park through community support.
Description
Founded in 1999, the "Friends", also known as a citizens support organization (CSO) is a 501[C] 3 non-profit corporation whose function is to generate and employ additional resources and support for and in the best interest of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. This is done through providing special work projects, special events and programs, community outreach programs, educational activities, guided tours and communications, special exhibits, interpretive programs, fund raising activities, purchasing new equipment and supplies, and providing assistance to the park staff with any activity which is designed to meet the additional needs of the park to support the preservation and enhancement of the park’s cultural natural resources.
The Park offers a wonderful opportunity to:
• Meet new people and use your talents and experience
• Be in a natural environment
• Work with visitors from all over the world
• Assist in maintaining our award-winning Park
• Earn community service hours
Our volunteers are ambassadors for Hugh Taylor Birch
State Park and the Florida Park Service. They offer
crucial information about the park’s operations, natural
communities, and plant and animal species. They are
professional, friendly, enthusiastic and love being part
of something truly meaningful.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3109 East Sunrise BlvdFort Lauderdale, FL 33304
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2019
SKILLS
- General Education
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Environmental Education
- Community Outreach
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- A Positive, Can Do Attitude!