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School Programs Bird Banding
ORGANIZATION: Denver Audubon
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3 people are interested
School Field Trip for Bird Banding - Volunteer Job Description
Do you have a love for nature that you want to share with others? Do you want hands-on experience in environmental education? If you do, we have a great volunteer opportunity for you! Our goal is to forge deep connection with nature through exploration. We need you to help us accomplish this goal. You will help lead elementary school age children around three stations at our outdoor campus and teach at the pond or nests station. The 3rd station is bird banding of live birds and this is conducted by the Bird Conservancy. Must attend training in April and commit to at least 4 programs per season (April-May).
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About Denver Audubon
Location:
11280 Waterton Rd, Littleton, CO 80125, US
Mission Statement
Denver Audubon is a nonprofit group dedicated to maintaining the health of natural ecosystems through education, political action, scientific research and land preservation, with primary focus on birds, other wildlife and ecosystems of the South Platte River watershed.
Description
Denver Audubon is a non-profit, environmental conservation organization with over 3,000 members. Founded in 1969, Denver Audubon strives to protect and preserve our natural heritage through education, research and advocacy.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Audubon Center at Chatfield State Park11280 Waterton RoadLittleton, CO 80128
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2025
SKILLS
- General Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Teach a minimum of four programs during the season. Attend in-person training either April 8th or April 9th from 8:30am 12pm. Shadow one program before teaching.
- Comfortable managing groups 10-15 students independently, using positive behavior management. Complete required training. Comfortable being outside for extended periods of time. Comfortable sitting on the ground, knelling, bending, and lifting.