Marsh Ambassador: PRESERVE ENTRANCE

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Quick Overview: If you are a volunteer who enjoys the outdoors and likes meeting people and communicating about the Marsh, this is the position for you! As a Marsh Ambassador, you will provide a first impression of the Madrona Marsh and may be the only member of the Madrona team with whom visitors communicate.

Impact: The Madrona Marsh Preserve is a 45 acre nature preserve in the City of Torrance. Thousands of people visit the Preserve every year. Marsh Ambassadors are the first person the general public encounters when visiting the Madrona Marsh Preserve.

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Marsh Ambassadors at the Preserve Entrance are located at the entry station to the Madrona Marsh Preserve. They greets visitors and logs them in and out on the daily record sheet. They also provide general information about the Preserve, including maps and handouts. Marsh Ambassadors also advise guests regarding guidelines and rules.

Requirements:

Must pass a background check

Must be available for at least one shift per week (3 hours on weekdays or 4 hours on Saturdays) and commit to at least 6 months of volunteering.

18 years and older

Comfortable being outdoors (under a covered station) near animals and wildlife

Possess good people skills; engaging, professional, has patience.

Good communicator, intuitive, enjoys public contact, professional

Can use a two-way radio

Enjoys working independently

Additional Information: A general orientation to the Madrona Marsh Preserve and training at the entry station will be offered. Volunteer shirt and jacket will be provided.