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Skills Requested: Love for young children and readingRequirements & Commitment: Attend training, and pass a background check. Devote 30 minutes each week at local elementary school with a child that the volunteered is matched with.Reading Buddy volunteers work one-on-one with a student in Kindergarten through 3rd grade for 30 minutes once a week. Ignite the love of literacy in a child through reading and mentoring. Read books and play literacy games one-on-one with your Buddy. Math Buddy volunteers work one-on-one with a student for 30 minutes twice a week. Help make math fun and Read more...
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Skills Requested: For this position, you must be very comfortable working with and around children.Requirements & Commitment: Must be 18 years of age or older. One shift per week (typically 3-4 hours).Share your knowledge and passion for wildlife, conservation, and education by assisting with field trips and educational programing. By helping to give all of our visiting students and their families a great experience, you can help to shape the next generation of conservationists! Read more...
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Skills Requested: Ideally, House Volunteers should be able to work inside and outside, stand for long periods of time, and lift small children weighing up to 30lbs.Requirements & Commitment: You must be at least 18 years of age. Our full application and background screening process can take 4-8 weeks. House Volunteers are requested to make at least a 6 month commitment, but scheduling is flexible. Ideal applicants can commit to a regular, weA HOUSE VOLUNTEER joins in the “daily routine” at Isabel’s House by assisting our Direct Care team members with the care, education, and safeguarding of children, as well as the upkeep, cleaning, and daily needs of our facility. House Volunteers: –Participate in scheduled daily activities –Provide tutoring and homework assistance –Serve as a positive, professional, adult role models –Help prepare, Read more...
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Skills Requested: Communication skills, outgoingRequirements & Commitment: Must fill out volunteer waiver and commit to a predeteremined number of hours a week.Encourage visitors of all ages to explore and discover! Ask and answer questions and become involved in interacting with all exhibit areas. Read more...
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Skills Requested: communication skills able to multitaksRequirements & Commitment: Must fill our volunteer waiver, must commit to predetermined number of hours per weekGive a “helping hand” by performing general building maintenance….a little paint here, tighten a bolt there…good as new! And we always need extra help to keep our exhibits clean and disinfected for our many visitors year round. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Communication skills, outgoing, ability to multitaskRequirements & Commitment: Must fill our volunteer waiver, must commit to predetermined number of hours per weekAre you a high school student who enjoys interacting with children, who wants to build a valuable work skills, or who maybe has a requirement to complete a few hours of community service for class? This program is developed for young adults to help develop skills and gain valuable experience, enhance your resume, share your skills and interest with others Read more...
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Skills Requested: Communication skills, outgoing, ability to multitaskRequirements & Commitment: Must fill our volunteer waiver, must commit to predetermined number of hoursWe occasionally plan “work days” for groups of people who are interested in volunteering to help out the Discovery Center. Contact us to be put on the list for traveling exhibit set up, event set up, landscaping and more! Read more...
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Skills Requested: Communication skills, outgoing, ability to multitaskRequirements & Commitment: Must fill our volunteer waiver, must commit to predetermined number of hoursDiscovery Center hosts many fundraisers and other special events throughout the year. Volunteers assist staff with planning, preparation, and with staffing activities during the “big day” Read more...
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Skills Requested: Being a great friendRequirements & Commitment: 30 minutes per week for at least one year; must pass background checkIn as little as 30 minutes per week, you can make BIG changes in our community. As a Lunch Buddy you would make a one-year commitment to spend 30 minutes per week visiting your Little at his or her school during their lunch time. You would hang out with them one-on-one in the library, or another designated area, to play Read more...
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Skills Requested: Being a great friendRequirements & Commitment: Two hours per week for at least one year; background check requiredGiving the gift of your time to mentor a child in our programs is an incredible investment to the future of our community. Our Littles often come from single-parent households, have parents who are incarcerated, or are in foster care. Simply showing up for them and offering one-on-one attention can make a BIG difference in their lives. As a Big Read more...
