Helen Schuler Nature Centre Volunteer Team

Purpose: 

Program Assistants work closely with Nature Centre staff to deliver compelling, interactive, and memorable programs. Supporting the mission and vision, the Program Assistant represents the Nature Centre in the community by helping Program Leaders in such programs as: Big Bird Little Bird, Junior Naturalists/Trail Blazers, Extreme by Nature, and Day Camps.

Role:

• Provide assistance to Program Leaders on Nature Centre programs

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a role model.
• Answer questions about the Nature Centre.
• Assist with planning and delivery of programs.
• Be enthusiastic, respectful, and provoking wonder in the natural world.
• Ensure program participant safety.
• Gain valuable teaching and interpretation experience.
• Help staff lead small group activities such as bug hunting, bird watching, pond dipping, orienteering, et cetera.
• Interact with participants, parents, and program partners in a professional manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of Nature Centre workroom.
• Provide general interpretation.