Volunteer Opportunity Description
Teens entering grades 8 through 12 will work with our camp teachers to provide fun and exciting nature and wildlife experiences for younger campers. You will help with craft projects, hikes, and games, and you will gain valuable experience working with children while earning community service hours.
Being a Nature Camp Assistant is a challenging, rewarding experience that you will carry with you the rest of your life.
This program is designed for students aged 12 to 18 years old who enjoy nature, wildlife and working with children. Volunteers assist Camp Naturalists with activities, crafts, games, hikes and other nature explorations.
WildCare Nature Camps operate from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, although Assistants would be required to work from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The majority of camp is held on site at WildCare, but one or two days are spent at various hiking sites around Marin County. Students may request to work at as many camps as they would like.
Application Process:
1. Complete the application
(click for the Summer Nature Camp Assistant Application PDF)
The application must be completed and returned to WildCare, along the completed Nature Camp Assistant Recommendation form from a teacher, coach or other mentor (not a family member.) The completed application and letter of recommendation must be received no later than Thursday, April 15, 2010.
2. Interview with WildCare Education Department staff
Interviews will be scheduled for:
- Wednesday, April 21 (after school)
- Saturday, April 24 (afternoon)
- Wednesday, April 28 (after school)
3. Selection
Selection will be based on completed applications, personal interviews and recommendations.
Students selected to participate will be notified by Monday, May 3, 2010.
4. Attendance at a mandatory training class
ATTENDANCE AT THE TRAINING IS MANDATORY.
The training date is: Saturday May 15th, 1 pm - 5 pm
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010. Mail to:
WildCare
Attn: Anya Pamplona
76 Albert Park Lane
San Rafael, CA 94901
Fax to: 415 456-0594 Attn: Anya Pamplona
Drop off to: Anya Pamplona at WildCare 76 Albert Park Lane, San Rafael, CA
If you have any questions, contact Anya, Juan-Carlos, Mary or Marge at 415 453-1000 or anya@wildcarebayarea.org.
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