Outdoor Classroom Presenter

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Purpose: One Cool Earth and San Luis Obispo schools seek volunteers with relevant experience and expertise to make engaging presentations. Do you have gardening skills, outdoor experiences, environmental/sustainability background that you’d like to share with and educate others on? Help make a difference in Paso schools by volunteering!

Location(s):

• Public schools in San Luis Obispo

Key Responsibilities:

• Similar to a Garden Docent but leads structured lessons in a garden classroom to a variety of ages

• Subjects presented may vary including, but not limited to: nutrition awareness, environmental impact, ecological systems, function and uses of specific plants, etc.

• Provide various activities and information for 10-20 people at one time

• Consult with volunteer coordinator for more information or may collaborate to design activities or lesson plans

Time Requirements/ Frequency:

• Volunteer may choose frequency of lessons (once/ week, bimonthly, once/ month)

• One-time or repeat presentation--we will schedule a time that works for you!

• 30-60 minute intervals (weekdays during school year)

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous teaching or presenting experience encouraged, though not required!!

• Provide one’s own transportation to and from the site

• 18 years and older or with parents permission

• Fingerprinting and volunteer paperwork must be completed

Training:

• 1 hour orientation