Volunteer Opportunity for Naturalist:
Cylburn Arboretum Association

Goal of Position: Teach scientific concepts to students in an outdoors / natural setting.

Sample Activities

- Lead nature walks

- Conduct and supervise activities related to school programs (i.e., bird adaptation, parts of plants, ecosystems, etc.

Timeframe:

Number of Volunteers: Open 
Length of Commitment: Year round 
Estimated Total Hours:approximately 2 hours per  program

Scheduling: When groups are scheduled 
(Usually 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. , weekdays)

 

Worksite: Cylburn Arboretum grounds

Qualifications Sought:

- Willingness to work with children

- Knowledge or interest in nature (general or specialty area)

- Ability to be outside and lead walking tours

- Patience - not easily flustered

Requirements:

- Must be available for a scheduled program with 1 - 2 weeks notice

- Must successfully complete an onsite docent training program

Benefits:

- Helping teach another generation to care for their natural surroundings

- Meeting and working with people with similar interests

For Further Information, Contact:
Cylburn Arboretum Association Office at (410) 367-2217 or info@cylburnassociation.org.