Young Naturalist Volunteer Program (13-17yrs)
When:
June 17, 2017 @ 9:45 am – June 23, 2017 @ 4:30 pm
2017-06-17T09:45:00-04:00
2017-06-23T16:30:00-04:00
Where:
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28805
USA
75 Gashes Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28805
USA
Cost:
$20 to cover costs
Contact:
- The Young Naturalist Program will run from June 17 through August 18, 2017.
- Each Young Naturalist will be assigned a specific shift to work throughout the summer (e.g. Wednesday-PM or Friday-AM etc.).
- Six Young Naturalists will be scheduled for each shift – two shifts per day, 7 days a week.
- Shifts will run from 9:45 am to 1:15 pm and from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Are you a hard worker? Do you enjoy interacting with the public? Would you like to expand your knowledge of wild and domestic animals? This summer program utilizes committed & enthusiastic youth to help staff several of our most popular exhibit areas including The Critter Cabin, our Educational Farm, and our Nature Research Station! Please read the fol- lowing criteria carefully to see if you are eligible.
Qualifications to become a Young Naturalist
• Be between 13 and 17 years of age on June 15, 2017.
• Submit a completed application (First year applicants must include two letters of recommendation) and a completed Parent Liability Release Form by May 1, 2017 at 4:30 pm
• Complete a two day orientation course
• Provide a minimum of 28 hours of service during the summer
• Contribute $20 to cover costs of t-shirt & program materials upon acceptance into the program
• Have reliable transportation to and from the Nature Center
• Have the ability to be punctual, courteous, dependa- ble, and trustworthy
• Must enjoy speaking to the public and be willing to engage passing visitors
• Be willing to follow the rules of the Nature Center and this program
• Have an enthusiastic attitude and plan to have fun!