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Volunteer Position

Opportunity Title	School Naturalist Assistant

Theme	Education: Access & Equity

Description	Share the wonders of nature with children at their schools. Help staff bring natural fun to school through nature games, science exploration, craft activities, and storytelling for small groups of elementary school students. Volunteers and/or interns commit to helping at least one-two hours at a time, once or twice a week, for varying periods of time. Locations and times vary. Training is provided.

Types of Work

Dates and Times when volunteers are most needed
November through April, during the school day (Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm), for one to two hours at a time, times vary widely.
Minimum Commitment Level Four Weeks
Limitations or Restrictions	None
Background Check Needed Yes
Organization Information

Organization	Nearby Nature
	P.O. Box 3678 Eugene, OR 97403 See a Map
	http://www.nearbynature.org

Coordinator	Beth Stein
	info@nearbynature.org
	(541)-687-9699

Mission	Nearby Nature is a non-profit education group dedicated to fostering appreciation of nature nearby and providing tools for ecological living. Nearby Nature's staff and volunteers lead nature walks, host school programs, work on environmental restoration projects, offer special events, and teach summer daycamps in local parks and natural areas. Nearby Nature also serves as the City of Eugene's Park Host in Alton Baker Park and teaches classes for the Network Charter School.

Area of Interest	Animals and Wildlife Education (Work Skills, Elementary, Middle, High School) Environment & Sustainability Youth Activities