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2 people are interested
Introduce a child to outdoor education. Become a Docent!
ORGANIZATION: Highlands Center for Natural History
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2 people are interested
Docents are volunteer teachers, trained to work onsite with visiting elementary school children in Kindergarten, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th grades. School Field trips generally occur between the months of August through November and March through May with a full training occurring in February.
Specific Functions
- Docents facilitate all aspects of our elementary school programs:
- setting up and cleaning up all materials used for activities
- guiding groups of students through forest activities
- guiding groups of students on a trail walk
- participating in the introductory puppet show as puppeteer
Skill Set:
- A curiosity about the natural world
- Friendly and enthusiastic personality
- Ability to speak in front of a group
- Physically able to walk Stretch Pebble Loop trail
- Physically able to sit and kneel on the ground
More opportunities with Highlands Center for Natural History
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Highlands Center for Natural History
Location:
1375 S. Walker Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303, US
Mission Statement
To help children and adults discover the wonders of nature and become wise caretakers of the land.
Description
The Highlands Center provides outdoor-based education to over 7,600 children a year through field trips, in-class activities, and classroom materials.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1375 S Walker RdPrescott, AZ 86303
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2019
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Docents for the Highlands Center for Natural History 5 hour outdoor education sessions for students in k, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades.
- Fingerprinting. CPR/First Aid