Volunteer Hosting Program

Locations:

Killens Pond State Park

Responsibilities:

• Greet program participants. Provide direction and answers questions of Program Participants.
• Help gather materials and assist in set up for assigned program. Assist in cleanup from assigned program.
• Assist Park Interpreter, educator or Nature Center Manager with presentations of general environmental education and interpretive programming.
• Interact with program participants, answering questions, assisting with activities, and ensuring participation for all attendees.
• May lead portion of program or sub division of program participants.
• May lead nature walk.
• Maintain tracking of program participants. May complete program report.
• Report suggestions and observations.
• Assist in operation of Nature Center; tours/explanation of exhibits, maintain cleanliness, answer phone, answer questions and provide direction.
• May perform program research and design.
• Other duties as assigned and agreed upon.

Benefits:

• Park and Division Recognition Program
• Training Opportunities
• Admission to Park
• Park and staff events
• Special events

Required Skills:

• Appreciation and understanding of the natural environment
• Desire to help provide environmental education and interpretive opportunities.
• Presents program as instructed by Park Interpreter, Educator or Nature Center Manager.
• Pleasant and personable. Relates well with people.
• Independent and responsible.
• Able to assist with both Indoor and Outdoor programs.
• Able to stand for long periods or walking trails to accompany participants.
• Able to operate simple audio-visual equipment.
• Attends training.
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse public.
• Able to speak publicly in front of groups or audiences.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Performs duties in compliance with Division and Park Customer Service Guidelines and Safety Guidelines.

Time requirements:

24 hours per week (or as scheduled), flexible scheduling.

Supervision:

Direct supervision by Park Interpreter or Nature Center Manager