Westwood Hills Nature Center is searching for community members with a love of nature and education to join their team as volunteer program assistants. These individuals will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in facilitating school field trips, contributing to the center's diverse environmental education efforts. The call for volunteers comes at a time when outdoor activities and hands-on learning experiences are increasingly recognized for their educational value.
Volunteer responsibilities include pouring apple cider for fall programs, assisting with educational stations on the trail or within the center, and guiding students in hands-on activities like collecting pond invertebrates and fire building. According to the center, this role is ideal for individuals with variable weekday schedules, especially since the program's activity peaks from September through May. An application and a background check are part of the vetting process, but comprehensive training will be provided.
Becky McConnell at the Westwood Hills Nature Center has reached out to potential volunteers via their latest bulletin, detailing the various activities they might engage in. Assisting with maple syrup cooking fires and teaching about sustainability and food webs are also listed as part of the potential experiences for program assistants. For those intrigued by this opportunity, further details and the application process can be found in the program assistant description.
Community engagement in nature centers such as Westwood Hills exemplifies a broader movement towards interactive environmental education. Volunteers who join are not just signing up for a role, but rather integrating themselves into a community that values the role nature plays in our everyday lives. Anyone interested in participating as a program assistant can take the next step by contacting Becky McConnell directly via email at [email protected].
