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Patuxent Research Refuge |
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Purpose: These volunteers enhance a visitor’s experience and knowledge through assistance with educational activities and programs. Duties: Enhance visitors learning experience through assistance with educational activities and programs. EE Assistant Volunteers will provide assistance to classes, teachers, and youth group leaders in the use of the Center. Also, will assist educators in outdoor EE activities, and assist in planning and providing additional programs for educators and the general public. Also, some EE activities may be scheduled at local schools. Location of Assignment: NWVC building and grounds, and local schools. Qualifications: Experience in EE is a plus, but opportunities for learning new activities and concepts are available. An interest in EE and in public speaking is required. Minimum Age Requirement: 16. Training Provided/Required: Refuge Orientation (6
hours), Customer Service on-the-job training (8 hours), Project Wild
Workshop (6 hours), Basic Ecological Concepts Training (6 hours),
and Interpretive Techniques Training (6 hours). Time Commitment: Assistance with at least 4 teacher training workshops per year, and work throughout the year on educational materials development and special educational programs. Related Issues: Volunteers working with children on the Refuge may go through a background check prior to any volunteer assignment. Incidents of lyme disease have occurred as a result of working in the field. Volunteers should be aware of the risk and measures to take to avoid tick bites. Supervisor: Outdoor Recreation Planner (EE Programs), NWVC. |
