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Do you love ecology, history, or storytelling? Become a docent & connect people with nature!
ORGANIZATION: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
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​Volunteer with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and make an invaluable impact in your community. We offer a variety of fun opportunities, chances to meet new people, training to develop skills, and flexible schedules.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS Do you love working with children? Are you excited to inspire future environmental stewards? Help us lead educational programs for school groups, grades K-5. (Weekday mornings)
--> Join us at an upcoming New Docent Orientation to learn more about this opportunity: Tuesday, January 15 from 9:00-10:30am OR Wednesday, January 16 from 5:30-7:00pm.
NATIVE GARDEN Interested in California native plants and gardening in general? Join us in our Garden Learning Center and Native Pollinator Garden! (Ongoing, weekends)
EVENTS & OUTREACH Want to share your passion for nature with your community? Join us in welcoming guests to events or engaging with people around town. (Weekends and evenings)
EXHIBITS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES What talents do you want to share? Other opportunities to support our non-profit Museum include exhibit installation, beach cleanups, and behind-the-scenes support. (As needed)
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a 501c3 non-profit organization and Santa Cruz's first museum. Our mission is to connect people with nature and inspiring stewardship of the natural world.
Join our team today! Fill out a brief application at santacruzmuseum.org/volunteer
More opportunities with Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Location:
1305 East Cliff Drive, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062, US
Mission Statement
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History connects people with nature and inspires stewardship of the natural world through an array of educational programs and exhibits.
Description
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History offers an interesting and enriching experience for all ages, talents and skill levels. We welcome new volunteers year-round and offer a variety of ways to be involved and make a difference in our community:
* Docent (background check required) -
* Internship
* Garden Volunteer
* Tide Pool Feeding
* Exhibits Installation
* Special Events Help
All volunteers receive an orientation to the Museum's volunteer program. Docents receive additional trainings for the education program(s) they will teach and shadow experienced docents/staff.
If you have an idea about how you can help the museum but don't see it listed, just contact us; we would love to help you find your niche here!
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1305 East Cliff DriveSANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2018
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Anthropology
- Environmental Education
- General Education
- Environmental Science
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible! We will work with your schedule.