Date/Time
Date(s) - February 9, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview Blvd
Portland, OR 97221
Categories
Do you have a love of the outdoors and an interest in youth environmental education? Become a volunteer Nature Educator at Hoyt Arboretum! Nature Educators lead ninety-minute field trips for elementary school-age students to introduce them to the wonders of nature and the science of trees through fun, hands-on activities.
Volunteer as a Nature Educator to learn:
* Best practices for leading school field trips, including teaching tips, group management, and engagement activities;
* Basic ecology and botany along with techniques for engaging children outdoors;
* Good communication and public speaking skills.
Click here for the full volunteer position description.
Hoyt Arboretum’s spring school field trip season runs from March through mid-June on weekday mornings (typically Tuesday through Friday). Nature Educators are encouraged to be available to volunteer for a minimum of 4 field trips per month during the season. Volunteer training begins in early February. If it sounds like a good fit for you, please complete this Google form to tell us a little bit more about yourself and to sign up for an introductory training session.
If you have questions, please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org or (503) 823-1649.