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2 people are interested
Outdoor Education Intern
ORGANIZATION: Irvine Nature Center
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2 people are interested
Position Description:
The volunteer will assist Irvine staff in leading drop-in nature exploration and play class for homeschool children in two age groups: 5-10 yrs and 11-14 yrs. You will help facilitate nature-based play and investigation in an environment that values hands-on learning, risky play, and getting muddy. Duties include assisting children with self-help skills, facilitating social interaction and cooperation, engaging in play with children, assisting with outdoor exploration, and helping with set-up and clean-up of materials. Volunteers must be physically capable of hiking up to two miles per day.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head of Homeschool Programs in leading the Bauer Explorers drop-in class for a group of 5-14 students during their 2-2.5 hour program
- Setting up for the drop-in class by gathering and setting up materials
- Safe guard student safety during by conducting risk assessments for and with students
- Participate in and supervise nature play and investigations
- Provide group management with the assistance of the Head of Homeschool
- Clean up materials after class
Qualifications:
- Experience working with younger children is desirable
- Trust in children’s abilities and a willingness to step back and let them take the lead
- Enthusiasm and curiosity about the natural world
- Strong communications skills
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- *Current First Aid/CPR helpful, but not required
- Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required (or approved medical or religious waiver)
Hours:
- 1-4:30 (5-10 yr olds): Jan 17, Feb 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Apr 11, Apr 18, May 2, May16
- 1-4pm (11-14 yr olds): Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 28, Apr 25
**Additional hours available if interning with other homeschool classes Monday-Thursday mornings or Wednesday afternoons.**
To Apply: Please fill out the Volunteer Application on our website at https://www.explorenature.org/get-involved/volunteer/ before sending your resume and three references to our Volunteer Coordinator, Maggie Winkler, at WinklerM@ExploreNature.org.
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About Irvine Nature Center
Location:
11201 GARRISON FOREST RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117, US
Mission Statement
We all thrive outdoors. We encourage lifelong engagement with the natural world through environmental learning and green living. At Irvine, we inspire people to explore, respect, and protect nature.
Description
Irvine Nature Center is a private, non-profit nature center located in Owings Mills, Maryland. We have 211 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and meadows that support a diverse population of wildlife. We provide more than 800 environmental education programs annually to roughly 95,000 individuals of all ages. Our goal is to expose people to the importance of environmental literacy and show those visiting our property the importance of environmental stewardship. We aim to teach a concern for the planet that translates into actions that help preserve our ecosystem and create a healthier planet!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Irvine Nature Center11201 Garrison Forest RoadOwings Mills, MD 21117
DATE POSTED
December 21, 2022
SKILLS
- Math / Science Instruction
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
- Outdoor Recreation
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Between 8 - 12 hours/week
- All applicants must fill out our volunteer waivers and will be subject to a background check.