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11 people are interested
Visitor Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Evergreen Nature Center
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11 people are interested
The Evergreen Nature Center Visitor Assistant provides visitors with a welcoming atmosphere and information on the importance of the lake environment, local birds, fish and other wildlife and their habitat. Visitor Assistants also perform various tasks related to the daily operation of the Evergreen Nature Center.
Duties:
- Offers visitor greetings and interpretation of exhibits
- Answers basic questions about the Nature Center, Evergreen Audubon and the local watershed
- Opens or Closes the Nature Center
- Records visitor attendance
- Answers phone inquiries
- Sells Nature Center merchandise
Time Commitment:
- Two 2 hour shifts per month between May through October
- The Nature Center is open seasonally Wednesday - Sunday:
- Memorial Day - Labor Day (11am to 5pm)
- Weekends only - May 4 - Memorial Day & Labor Day - October 13 (11am to 5pm)
- Volunteers must complete 4-6 hours of Visitor Assistant training.
- Attend the Volunteer Orientation
- On-the-job training will be provided
More opportunities with Evergreen Nature Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Evergreen Nature Center
Location:
P.O. Box 523, Evergreen, CO 80437, US
Mission Statement
To foster contagious enthusiasm and life-long respect for the natural world by providing fun and inspiring environmental educational experiences.
Description
The Evergreen Nature Center is a project of Evergreen Audubon. It is located in the old Warming Hut/Boat House on the south side of Evergreen Lake.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Evergreen Nature CenterHistoric Warming HutUpper Bear Creek RoadEvergreen, CO 80439
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2021
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
- Animal Care / Handling
- Botany
- People Skills
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-6 hours of training, 4 hours of volunteering per month (May - October)
- Volunteers under 18 are welcome with an accompanying adult.