Education Volunteer

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Education Assistants are partnered with an Environmental Educator during science-based,
outdoor education field trips at Columbia Springs. Volunteers support the educator, engage students on a one-on-one or small group basis, and help with logistical tasks during the field trip. Each year, we see over 6,000 youth during our field trip programs that cover ecology, macroinvertebrates, water quality, and more. For many children, this is one of their first outdoor learning experiences and it is important to have many chaperones around to facilitate a unique and wonderful experience. Being an Education Assistant is a great way to gain educational experience and help support local youth. This program is perfect for retired educators and students seeking experience in an education center.

Requirements:

• Education Volunteers must be able to pass a background check
• You must be available during school daytime hours. Field trips are scheduled Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm during the school year.
• You should enjoy spending time with children and helping them learn about the environment.
• We are seeking volunteers who can commit to a weekly or bi-weekly schedule

• Prep classrooms for field trips (i.e. set out microscopes, books, assignments)
• Aissit the Education Instructor
• Occasionally lead small groups of students in educational activities
• Answer questions from students, teachers, and adult chaperones
• Facilitate good behavior
• Clean up & debrief following a field trip