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Tree Tale Tellers help educate young children and their caregivers about the value of trees and raise awareness about Holden Forests & Gardens programs by presenting tree-themed story times at area libraries in the spring and fall.
Tree Tale Tellers Mission Statement:
Promote Holden Forests & Gardens through a professional, engaging, mission-related story time program presented to libraries and community centers in Northeast Ohio. Encourage environmental learning and stewardship and inspire empathy towards others.
We provide:
- Hands-on, interactive learning
- Age-appropriate materials
- Nature based activities and literature
- Support staff and serve as a positive representative of Holden Forests & Gardens
- Follow supervisor instructions to complete tasks
- Pick up books and materials from Arboretum Corning Library (in visitor center) or Botanical Garden Eleanor Squire Library
- Contact library staff in advance to review program, typical number of attendees, ages, etc.
- Arrive at assigned library 15 minutes early and check-in with library contact
- Present a 30-minute story time using provided books and activities
- Pass out HF&G provided literature to attending families
- Drop off books and materials to Arboretum or Botanical Garden when done within 24 hours
- Communicate any questions, issues, or concerns to staff in a timely manner
- Maintain the safety of people and plants
- Attend trainings, orientations or clinics as required
- Additional related tasks as needed
Time Commitment: 2 or more 30-minute story times in the spring and/or summer, plus travel time to library/program site. Opportunities are mostly on weekday mornings and afternoons.
Work Environment/Site: Travel required; Story times are held at libraries in Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga counties in April. Summer storytimes are at Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden.
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About Cleveland Botanical Garden
Location:
11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106, US
Mission Statement
Holden Forests & Gardens connects people with the wonder, beauty, and value of trees and plants, to inspire action for healthy communities.
Description
Holden Forests & Gardens Cleveland Botanical Garden campus is a not-for-profit organization established to promote the knowledge and appreciation of horticulture and gardening. The Cleveland Botanical Garden is committed to: - Providing information, education and training in horticulture, gardening, botany, floral arts, landscape design and horticultural therapy. - Offering to the public, for its use and enjoyment, collections of plants, display gardens, a horticultural library and facilities for meetings, programs and special events. - Promoting community interest and involvement in the beautification of the landscape and conservation of the environment.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Cleveland Botanical Garden11030 East Blvd.Cleveland, OH 44106
(41.51101 ,-81.60957 )
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2025
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 or more 30-minute story times in the spring and/or fall, plus travel time to library/program site. Opportunities are mostly on weekday mornings and afternoons.
- New volunteer and position training, both online and in-person, needs to be completed.