Evergreen Nature CenterBe a Nature Center Volunteer
Written by Michael Stills and David Wald
Apr 14, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Evergreen Nature Center is seeking several volunteers from our membership to staff one of the most prominent and important nature center jobs, that of visitor assistant. The VA is the nature center host, providing visitors with a welcoming atmosphere and information on the importance of the lake environment, including local birds, fish and other wild animals and their habitats.
VAs also perform administrative tasks such as opening and closing the nature center, offering impromptu exhibit vignettes, assisting with interpretation of displays, and answering basic questions about the nature center, Audubon, Evergreen Audubon and the local environment.
The VA will record visitor attendance, answer phone inquiries and sell nature center merchandise. If you possess a friendly demeanor, a professional manner and a basic understanding of natural processes, we would love to hear from you. VAs will be supervised by Michael Stills, the nature center executive director.
While weekly shifts can be flexible, we are seeking 10 to 15 volunteers who can fill a minimum of two three-hour shifts per month between April and October. While shift times will vary over the season, the nature center will be staffed between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Additionally, volunteers must complete four to six hours of visitor assistant training and attend a volunteer orientation. On-the-job training will be provided. Be one of the first volunteers in our inaugural year—join the Evergreen Nature Center team today!