Volunteer: WILD at The Preserve - Thursday Teacher's AideDo you love being outdoors, enjoy working with children, and want to inspire curiosity about nature? Join us as a volunteer docent for WILD at The Preserve—our seasonal early childhood education program focused on connecting young learners with the natural world through science, play, and exploration. As a docent, you’ll help guide children and their caregivers through nature-based learning stations, assist with hands-on activities, and support our education team in making each weekly session a fun and meaningful experience. No teaching experience is necessary—just a passion for nature and a willingness to learn. Fall 2025 Docent Schedule Session 1: 9:30–10:30 AM Session 2: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Fall 2025 Class DatesSept 11th | Vertebrate Ventures - BiologySept 25th | Incredible Insects - EntomologyOct 9th | Looking at Tracks - EnvironmentalOct 23rd | Hiding in Plain Sight - EthologyNov 6th | Bobcat, oh Bobcat - MammalogyNov 20th | Wiggling Worms - AnatomySIGN UP HEREAgency: I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center Do you love being outdoors, enjoy working with children, and want to inspire curiosity about nature? Join us as a volunteer docent for WILD at The Preserve—our seasonal early childhood education program focused on connecting young learners with the natural world through science, play, and exploration. As a docent, you’ll help guide children and their caregivers through nature-based learning stations, assist with hands-on activities, and support our education team in making each weekly session a fun and meaningful experience. No teaching experience is necessary—just a passion for nature and a willingness to learn. Fall 2025 Docent Schedule Session 1: 9:30–10:30 AM Session 2: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Fall 2025 Class DatesSept 11th | Vertebrate Ventures - BiologySept 25th | Incredible Insects - EntomologyOct 9th | Looking at Tracks - EnvironmentalOct 23rd | Hiding in Plain Sight - EthologyNov 6th | Bobcat, oh Bobcat - MammalogyNov 20th | Wiggling Worms - AnatomySIGN UP HEREAgency: I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Sep 11, 2025 through Nov 20, 2025 Zip Code: 79703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Playtime at The Playa - Wednesday DocentLooking for a joyful and meaningful way to give back? Join us as a Playtime at the Playa docent and help young children and their caregivers discover the wonders of nature through open-ended play and exploration! Playtime at the Playa is part of our early childhood programming at The Preserve. These sessions are unstructured but thoughtfully guided, offering hands-on nature activities and outdoor exploration designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and connection. As a docent, you’ll help set up activity stations, engage with families, and support a welcoming and safe space for discovery. Each session loosely aligns with our WILD at The Preserve curriculum, creating consistency across both experiences. Caregivers attend with children, and you’ll be part of a team that makes learning in nature accessible and joyful. No experience required—just bring your enthusiasm, kindness, and love for the outdoors! Fall 2025 Playtime at the Playa Docent Schedule Fall 2025 Playtime at the Playa Session Dates Sept 10th | Vertebrate Ventures - Biology Sept 24th | Incredible Insects - Entomology Oct 8th | Looking at Tracks - Environmental Oct 22nd | Hiding in Plain Sight - Ethology Nov 5th | Bobcat, oh Bobcat - Mammalogy Nov 19th | Wiggling Worms - Anatomy Sign up here Agency: I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center Looking for a joyful and meaningful way to give back? Join us as a Playtime at the Playa docent and help young children and their caregivers discover the wonders of nature through open-ended play and exploration! Playtime at the Playa is part of our early childhood programming at The Preserve. These sessions are unstructured but thoughtfully guided, offering hands-on nature activities and outdoor exploration designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and connection. As a docent, you’ll help set up activity stations, engage with families, and support a welcoming and safe space for discovery. Each session loosely aligns with our WILD at The Preserve curriculum, creating consistency across both experiences. Caregivers attend with children, and you’ll be part of a team that makes learning in nature accessible and joyful. No experience required—just bring your enthusiasm, kindness, and love for the outdoors! Fall 2025 Playtime at the Playa Docent Schedule Fall 2025 Playtime at the Playa Session Dates Sept 10th | Vertebrate Ventures - Biology Sept 24th | Incredible Insects - Entomology Oct 8th | Looking at Tracks - Environmental Oct 22nd | Hiding in Plain Sight - Ethology Nov 5th | Bobcat, oh Bobcat - Mammalogy Nov 19th | Wiggling Worms - Anatomy Sign up here Agency: I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Sep 10, 2025 through Nov 19, 2025 Zip Code: 79703 Allow Groups: No |