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6 people are interested
Children's Nature Series Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Irvine Nature Center
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6 people are interested
Internship Description:
Volunteers in the Children’s Nature Series at Irvine serve as teaching aides to help facilitate nature-based play in a safe, calm learning environment. Duties include engaging with children and parents during daily activities, assisting with outdoor exploration, and helping with set-up and clean-up. Volunteers must be physically capable of hiking up to one mile per day and eager to engage with children and their caregivers throughout the class.
Qualifications:
* Experience and/or strong desire to work with children ages birth-6 years old
* Enthusiasm and curiosity about the natural world
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Strong communications skills
* Positive attitude and professional demeanor
* Your own transportation
*Current First Aid/CPR helpful, but not required.
Majors
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Outdoor Education, or Human Services. Natural sciences, social work, or related fields also considered.
Hours:
Variable depending on the Children’s Nature Series needs. All classes are held in the mornings, usually between 9:00am-12pm, Monday-Saturday. Minimum time commitment is 3.5 hours/week. Must commit to a full semester (Sept. - Dec. or Feb.-May.)
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About Irvine Nature Center
Location:
11201 GARRISON FOREST RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117, US
Mission Statement
We all thrive outdoors. We encourage lifelong engagement with the natural world through environmental learning and green living. At Irvine, we inspire people to explore, respect, and protect nature.
Description
Irvine Nature Center is a private, non-profit nature center located in Owings Mills, Maryland. We have 211 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and meadows that support a diverse population of wildlife. We provide more than 800 environmental education programs annually to roughly 95,000 individuals of all ages. Our goal is to expose people to the importance of environmental literacy and show those visiting our property the importance of environmental stewardship. We aim to teach a concern for the planet that translates into actions that help preserve our ecosystem and create a healthier planet!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Irvine Nature Center11201 Garrison Forest RoadOwings Mills, MD 21117
DATE POSTED
January 11, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 3.5 hours/week