Build a community around computer-science/information-technology education and a reason to be proud of living in West End.
Help us remove non-native plants, replace them with locally grown native plants, and pick up trash left at the Preserve.
Assist with typing, data entry, preparing monthly calendars, duplicating, etc. under the direction of Nature Center staff.
Hand out flyers and talk about the Nature Center and Preserve.
Assist in the gift shop. (Tuesday – Sunday)
Greet new visitors and answer basic questions. Answer the telephone and provide general assistance to the Nature Center Manager and staff.
Help lead tours for preschoolers through high school students. (Training is held during the summer and fall.)
Volunteer to help bring our Friday Family Nights or Saturday Parent’s Night out programs to life!
Assist in the daily cleaning of exhibits, preparing diets, feeding animals, observing animals, record keeping, providing enrichment and are responsible for keeping all animal areas clean and disinfected. Occasionally public speaking and animal handling is required. (Must be comfortable around turtles, tortoise, snakes and amphibians)
Volunteer to help facilitate our after school programs for kids and teens.