Volunteer Opportunity Details:

"Teach children to love nature... people take care of what they love!"

Elizabeth Terwilliger

Learn the renowned multi-sensory teaching techniques of famed naturalist and environmentalist Elizabeth Terwilliger and share the beauty and wonder of nature with school children by leading fun hikes full of exploration and adventure. WildCare's Terwilliger Nature Guide training will teach you all about the plants, animals, habitats and ecology of Northern California and give you the opportunity to share that knowledge with eager children! All training is provided.

TRAINING STARTS IN JANUARY
Volunteering as a Nature Guide will not only introduce you to some of Marin and Sonoma counties' most beautiful hikes, it will also allow you to:

*meet other nature lovers and cultivate new friendships
*expand your own knowledge and awareness of nature
*experience personal and professional growth
*participate in continued learning
*be invited to special WildCare events

Become familiar with the natural and cultural history, flora and fauna of one of our field trip sites

*learn teaching techniques
*observe Nature Guides and children in action
*gain practical experience in leading small groups of children

This extensive training, provided over ten half-day training session - indoors and outdoors -starts after an orientation. NEXT ORIENTATION IS JANUARY 9, 2010. Sign up online at www.wildcarebayarea.org/natureguide

Throughout the training, WildCare's naturalists and guest speakers will share expertise on plants and animals in their different habitats, and early Native Americans' relationship to the land. There is a nominal fee to cover the training and materials.

Once training is completed, WildCare asks Nature Guides to commit to a maximum of three 3-hour hikes a month, scheduled in advance. All hikes take place on weekdays during the school year.

To register for WildCare's Terwilliger Nature Guide training, go to www.wildcarebayarea.org/natureguide

For more information contact Anya at WildCare 415-453-1000 x12 or anyapamplona@wildcarebayarea.org.

WildCare leads the way in showing people how to live well with wildlife - providing practical, respectful and humane solutions to residents of the Bay Area and beyond. In addition to offering quality programs in environmental education and advocacy, WildCare operates a wildlife rehabilitation hospital, a Wildlife Hotline, and a humane wildlife solutions service to address problem wildlife encounters.

For more information see www.wildcarebayarea.org

This opportunity is sponsored by: WildCare: Terwilliger Nature Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation

Volunteers will work with the following groups Children (5-12) This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Animals & Environment Education & Technology Children & Youth Environmental We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Child Care Teaching Recreational Activities / Sports Tour Guide / Docent

Contact Person: Anya Pamplona, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

76 Albert Park Lane San Rafael, CA 94901 (See a map)