Visitor Center Host @ Columbia Springs

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Interested in this opportunity? Please do not click on I WANT TO HELP, instead contact 360-882-0936 x222 / volunteering@columbiasprings.org

Columbia Springs strives to offer a unique settings and educational experiences that foster a greater awareness of the natural world and inspire stewardship. We do this by directly connecting with almost 20,000 people annually.

The Visitor Center Host oversees the Columbia Springs Visitor Center, engages guests to provide recommendations for their visit, and sells merchandise. In addition to speaking with guests, volunteers can engage visitors in small activities and lead them on small tours. All Columbia Springs volunteers have the opportunity to host outreach booths at off-site events or volunteer at special events throughout the year.

Commitment: The Columbia Springs Visitor Center is a new development for their site. They are looking to have the center open Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitor Center Hosts are asked to commit to staffing the Visitor Center at least once a week for a three hour shift. We are happy to work with your schedule, but ask that all volunteers communicate their participation in a timely manner.

Onboarding: New volunteers are expected to fill out the volunteer application, schedule a meeting with the Volunteer Manager, pass a background check, and participate in training for their position. Training will address Visitor Center functions, volunteer safety and expectations, and topics about Columbia Springs such as history, hatchery operations, events and other topics

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote the mission of Columbia Springs and enhance visitors' experience by engaging them at our Visitor Center.
• Help visitors, answer questions, provide direction.
• Maintain Visitor Center guest area, displays, advertising materials, and merchandise.
• Occasionally guide guests through small activities and tours (i.e. kids story time, garden walks)
• Work with the Volunteer Manager to provide feedback on program activities.
• Follow all policies and procedures set out by Columbia Springs.
• Participate in opportunities for continued education.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work and communicate respectfully with visitors.
• Ability to stand, sit and speak for up to three hours with reasonable accommodation.
• Interest in environmental topics.
• Dependable and punctual
• Must be enthusiastic about educating people and connecting them with nature.
• Self-directed and willing to take initiative.

Minimum age: 18