Remember when field trips were the highlight of the school year? Or the hands-on activity that inspired you and possibly even shaped your interest in a hobby, or future career?! Join our education team in connecting school-aged children to the natural world through gardening and meaningful exploration of the outdoors. Our team hosts interactive school field trips throughout the season, engaging young learners in a variety of activities and topics such as soil science, plant identification, guided nature hikes, and basic gardening tasks. Gather 'round with groups of children in sensory exploration in nature and be a part of inspiring future generations of gardeners!
Impact
Program support volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs. Volunteers enable more individualized support for first-time learners and create an inclusive skill-building environment. Volunteers help people create a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.
Tasks
- Welcome participants, assist with check-in, and help organize group upon arrival.
- Help staff with program set-up & tear-down including distributing program supplies.
- Assist with executing program objectives.
- Assist with guided hikes (1-to-3 miles) and participate with children in program activities.
- Provide excellent customer service to participants and visitors.
Additional Notes
- Eligibility: This opportunity is open to Public, Short-term, and Long-Term Volunteers. Learn more about our types of service here.
- This opportunity is approved for OSUE Montgomery County Master Gardener Volunteer service.
- Environment & Physical Demands: be aware of outdoor risks such as poison ivy, insects, seasonal allergies, and extended exposure to sun. Volunteers can expect to participate in frequent walking (1-to-3-mile hikes) and gardening activities including bending, kneeling, reaching, and digging.
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Meet at Skeeter's Garden.
- Dress: Please wear your volunteer name badge and if you have one, your green or blue volunteer T-shirt.
See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
