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Lindsay Wildlife Education Volunteer - School Program Focus
ORGANIZATION: Lindsay Wildlife Experience
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11 people are interested
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
WILDLIFE EDUCATION VOLUNTEER
School Program Focus
TITLE: Wildlife Educator (School Program Focus)
COMMITMENT: A minimum of one year
SHIFT FREQUENCY: At least 3 programs per month of the following
DAYS & TIMES:
Field Trip - where school groups visit LWE (1.5 hour, Tue. - Fri. offered at 10AM & 11:30AM)
Lindsay in the Classroom Outreach - visiting schools offsite (1-4hours, Tue. - Fri. offered 10AM-2PM) *times vary based on bookings
Virtual Field Trips - where school groups visit LWE online (1.5 hour, Tue. - Fri. offered at 10AM & 11:30AM)
*School programs volunteers are needed on a variable basis, positions are offered as school programs are booked
REQUIREMENTS
- Age: 18+
- Interest in connecting students with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share
- Ability to bend and kneel, stand for extended periods on cement floors, and occasionally lift 25 pounds
- Comfortability with public speaking and engagement, or willingness to learn.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (verbally and in writing) with staff, volunteers, and visitors
- Participate and complete trainings
- Pass a background check
- Pay membership and training dues
BASIC DUTIES
- Support the mission of LWE by engaging guests of all ages in experiential learning activities about conservation, wildlife biology, and the personal stories of the animals in our live collection
- Teach school programs aligning with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Transport and handle program animals to engage visitors
- Adapt program content and interact with students in a flexible, positive, and open-minded manner
TRAINING & CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Satisfactory completion of all necessary departmental training
- Quarterly scheduled education volunteer meetings
- Volunteers are encouraged to pursue additional training opportunities available in the community on an independent basis
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
- Excellent visitor engagement and public speaking skills
- Attention to detail and ability to follow departmental directions
- Patience and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility in working effectively with other volunteers, guests, and staff
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About Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Location:
1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, US
Mission Statement
The Lindsay Wildlife Experience mission is to connect people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share.
Description
Lindsay Wildlife Experience is a unique natural history and environmental education center where live, wild animals are just inches away. Founded in 1955 by Alexander Lindsay, Lindsay's programs and services are designed to help people understand human impact on wildlife. More than 5,500 injured or orphaned native California animals are treated at our wildlife hospital every year and 40,000 school children learn about the wonders of nature through classroom programs and tours.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1931 First AvenueWalnut Creek, CA 94597
DATE POSTED
October 24, 2023
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
- Animal Care / Handling
- Environmental Science
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- COMMITMENT: A minimum of one year SHIFT FREQUENCY: At least 3 programs per month
- Comfortability with public speaking and engagement, or willingness to learn. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (verbally and in writing) with staff, volunteers, and visitors