School Guide Volunteer
| Time: | Spring and Fall are peak times for school groups Weekdays between 10am and 2pm Volunteers generally lead tours once or twice a week |
Become a Holden school guide and see nature through a child’s eyes.
Lead elementary school age students through one of Holden’s forests and help them discover some of the many components that make up a forest or pond community.
Pick and choose the tours you lead. Tours include:
Forest Discovery
Sip from the fountain of youth as you help children experience the freshness of a forest first hand. Teach children about trees and the animals that find food and shelter in the forest.
Life on the Edge of a Pond
Our Education Department has whipped up a truly interactive and organic outdoor excursion. Life on the edge of a pond is sizzling with activity. Jump right in and help children as they use nets to search for tadpoles, snails and dragonfly nymphs.
Big Trees
Math is a tasty treat when enjoyed outdoors. Guides help students document our biggest trees during this hands-on program. Math concepts are baked into a true data-collecting situation.
Stories in the Garden
Fresh picked from nature each month, read stories illustrating the wonders of the natural world to spellbound young audiences. A craft or activity enhances the experience. Topics include: insects, fall color, furry animals, evergreens, snow and birds to name just a few.
Scouts
This is better than s’mores cooked on an open fire! Relive your Girl or Boy Scout memories by lending a hand to our future generation working toward earning nature badges.
Requirements
- Interest in working with children
- Good communication skills
- Ability to engage in moderate outdoor activity
- New volunteer orientation
- Background check
- School guide training (four to six hours)
- Annual refresher training (four to six hours)
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Volunteers show children the wonders of nature. |
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Please contact the Volunteer Office at 440.602.8003 or rott@holdenarb.org for more information.
