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4 people are interested
Volunteer Educator
ORGANIZATION: Mohonk Preserve
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4 people are interested
Lead youngsters back in time to a Native American encampment. Help them discover our streams, cliffs, forests, ponds, and the animals and creatures that live there. Assist Preserve Educators with outdoor school programs. It's a great way to help kids get up close and personal with nature! (Weekdays only.)
Contact us at volunteeers@mohonkpreserve.org to register for the Volunteer Educator Orientation on September 11th at 9:00 AM at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center.
This position is responsible for supporting staff educators during field study programs for school children. These trips are conducted during the spring and fall for several school districts and individual classes from other schools. The program is set up in a sequential arrangement that ties in directly with grade level curriculum requirements. All or part of each trip takes place outdoors on Preserve property.
Training provided. All trips held on weekdays, and start approximately 8:30am and last about 4 hours.
Minimum of three trips per season. Certain days of the week can be requested as well as requests for trips with a specific degree of ease or difficulty.
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About Mohonk Preserve
Location:
PO BOX 715, NEW PALTZ, NY 12561, US
Mission Statement
Mission The mission of the Mohonk Preserve is to protect the Shawangunk Mountains by inspiring people to care for, enjoy, and explore the natural world. Position As a leader in protecting the Shawangunks, the Mohonk Preserve sets the standard for mountain stewardship. Using science to guide land management, the Preserve teaches others to conserve an ecosystem designated by The Nature Conservancy as one of the "Earth’s Last Great Places."
Description
Mohonk Preserve protects the Shawangunk ecosystem through land management practices based on sound ecological research; Preserves the cultural landscape in harmony with its history and heritage; Provides education for children that increases their understanding of the relationships between themselves and nature; Promotes responsible recreation and quiet enjoyment of the land in keeping with its fragility, serenity, and natural beauty.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mohonk Preserve3197 Rte. 44/55Gardiner, NY 12525
DATE POSTED
June 28, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Math / Science Instruction
- STEM
- Reading / Writing
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training