Environmental education volunteer
Position Title: Environmental Education Volunteer
Purpose: The Environmental Education Volunteer is a vital part of the Grand Traverse Conservation District's education programs. This position supports the organization’s mission of inspiring exploration, appreciation and conservation of our natural world. This position serves all ages.
The Environmental Education Volunteer represents the organization to the public, program attendees, school groups, scout groups, and more who visit the Boardman River Nature Center and the Grand Traverse Conservation District's managed parklands.
Location: The Boardman River Nature Center, located at 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685, or on one of the Grand Traverse Conservation District's managed parklands.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a positive, welcoming, and cooperative relationship with program attendees, Conservation District partners and community visitors.
Assist with or help lead environmental education programs, welcome visitors, and provide information and directions
Assist with education staff needs, such as field trips, weekly programs, special events
Other duties as assigned.
Responsible To: Rachel Straughen, Education Director
Time Commitment: One - Four hours as needed/as programs are scheduled
Qualifications: Pleasant manner, patience, problem-solving ability, and dependability.
Next Steps & Training: Please fill out the application and indicate you are interested in voluteering for “Environmental Education.” Irene Stibitz will then be in-touch with you with a list of upcoming programs/events and to schedule an orientation. We will also place you on our general email list so you will receive info on other volunteer opportunities throughout the year!
Training for this specific position will be provided. In addition, staff will be readily available for questions and assistance.