Get Involved: Gardens on Spring Creek - Youth Education
Youth Education
- Description:
Gardens education volunteers help us fulfill our mission to improve the lives of people and inspire stewardship through horticulture. Volunteers can assist with a variety of youth programs year-round including but not limited to group tours, story times, camps and outreach. Tasks and responsibilities vary, training is provided, and all volunteers are welcome!
- Responsibilities & Activities:
- Participate in trainings and on-going learning opportunities
- Assist, co-lead or lead garden and nature-based activities for groups of children ages 2-18
- Enthusiasm for sharing a love of gardening and the natural world
- Basic understanding of the Gardens on Spring Creek and general plant/garden ecosystem knowledge
- Ability to read instructions, communicate clearly and follow instructions
- Experience or interest in working with kids
- Time Commitment:
- In addition to the general volunteer onboarding, an additional pre-recorded training will be required
- Varies depending on program but generally, Monday through Saturday mornings. Camps are full day programming
- Review each program carefully. Some programs ask for a consistent commitment and others are better for sporadic involvement
- Licenses, Certifications, and Safety:
- A criminal background check is required for volunteers in this position
- Volunteer Benefits:
- Giving back to the community by helping maintain and develop a beautiful facility
- Participate in training and educational opportunities
- Receive help in reaching personal and professional goals
- Network with staff and community members
- Increase horticulture knowledge by working with garden staff in outdoor gardens and greenhouse
- Develop lasting friendships
- Gain new skills
- Receive community recognition through our website and/or newsletter
- Attend volunteer-only appreciation events
- Interests:
- Field Work - Gardening, Field Work - Wildlife, Field Work - Environment, Community Volunteer - Youth
- Skills:
- Teaching