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7 people are interested
Education Programs Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Kampong
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7 people are interested
Education volunteers at The Kampong assist with s chool programs for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade in botany, ecology, horticulture, ethnobotany, history and culture. In addition, they lead or offer support for life-long learning workshops and classes for the general public designed to inspire and educate adults and families. All programming at The Kampong is in support of our mission and designed to increase plant awareness and appreciation.
Volunteers receive training in:
- Guiding school groups in hands-on, inquiry-based programs in various garden zones
- Check-in, set-up and break-down for school group programs as well as life-long learning workshops and classes
- The history of The Kampong as well as plant science topics relevant to the living collections
More opportunities with The Kampong
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Kampong
Location:
4013 S. Douglas Road, Miami, FL 33133, US
Mission Statement
The Kampong is part of The National Tropical Botanical Garden located in Hawaii whose mission is to enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems and cultural knowledge of tropical regions.
Description
The Kampng is an 11-acre botanic garden that was the former home of renowned plant explorer David Fairchild and his wife Marian, daughter of Alexander Graham Bell.
The Kampong has a unique collection of rare and exotic plants: hundreds of varieties of tropical fruits, including mango, avocado, citrus, jackfruit, guava, lychee and sapote; dazzling floweiring trees; healing herbs and spices; numerous species of palms and cycads, heliconias, water lilies and bamboo.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Children & Youth,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
4013 South Douglas Road (SW 37 Avenue)Miami, FL 33133
(25.71551 ,-80.25139 )
DATE POSTED
February 6, 2025
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Botany
- Anthropology
- Environmental Science
- History
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Varies and based on Volunteer interest and Garden needs