nature based play volunteer
Now accepting applications

About the role:

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Do you like spending time with young one in nature? Do you like being creative and helpful? If so, our Nature-Based Play Volunteer role is for you! This role is designed to support our Summer Camp Lead Staffers in managing groups of campers each week. NBP Volunteers may: engaging the group in games and activities; help set-up and clean up campus spaces like our nature center or classroom; play games with campers; help maintain a safe and fun environment.

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Relevant Skills:

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• Friendly & comfortable with children and adults

• Communication skills

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs & Be On Your Feet for an 8-hr day

• Knowledge of local wildlife and/or or ability to learn

• Enthusiasm for conservation 

• Commitment to safety

• Ability to adhere to established protocols

• At least 18 years old

 

 

Time commitment & Training:

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Nature Based Play Volunteers are required to be onsite for one or more 32-hour week(s) (8am-4pm Monday through Thursday) during our day camp season (late June - late August).

 

We provide training for NBP Volunteers in June (date TBD). This training totals approximately 5 hours and is held at our facility. Details are given during the application process.

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Summer camp sessions run Monday through Thursday weekly from July to the end of August. Each volunteer must commit to at least 1 week - totaling 32 hours. Week(s) are pre-assigned during the hiring process and may be non-consecutive if doing multiple weeks.​​