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Watershed Committee of the Ozarks is dedicated to providing hands on, place-based learning opportunities for those of all ages. Annually we host nearly 10,000 field trip participants at Valley Water Mill Park, a 100-acre nature park located just north of Springfield. From guided hiking tours to student field trips focused on water chemistry and ecology, as an Education Volunteer you’ll Read more...
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As a Watershed Natives Volunteer with the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, you’ll have the opportunity to help us grow native plants at Valley Water Mill Park, a 100-acre nature park located just north of Springfield. You can be a part of each step in the process- harvesting seeds from wildflowers at our park, sowing and propagating seeds from all Read more...
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“The health of our waters is the principle measure of how we live on the land.” – Luna Leopold Everything we do on the land affects our waterways. As a resource management volunteer, you will have the opportunity to protect our local water resources by helping us to effectively manage Valley Water Mill Park, a 100-acre nature park located just Read more...
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Skills Requested: No previous training of any kind is required. We'll teach you!Requirements & Commitment: Must be 16 or older. One shift per week (typically 3-4 hours).Guest Engagement Guide: What we need: Be among the first to greet our guests with a cheerful smile as you welcome them to the largest, most immersive fish and wildlife attraction in the world. Assist guests by providing genuine Ozarks hospitality and legendary service as you help them locate needed facilities and amenities as you engage them in conversation to 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: • Requires walking/standing approximately 75% of the time, sitting 10% of the time, forward bending and crouching 15% of the time, lifting up to 50 lbs.Requirements & Commitment: Must be 18 years of age or older. One shift per week (typically 3-4 hours).Animal Care Volunteers What you may do: Actively observe animals’ behavior. • Cleaning of the commissary. • Prepare daily diets and maintain accurate records of assigned animals. • Gain knowledge with mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish identifications. • Assist with maintaining back of house areas. While animal care volunteers work near our animals, applicants for these positions should not Read more...
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Requirements & Commitment: Must be 16 or older to apply. One shift per week (typically 3-4 hours).Wayfinders & Greeters What we need: Be among the first to greet our guests with a cheerful smile as you welcome them to the largest, most immersive fish and wildlife attraction in the world. Assist guests by providing genuine Ozarks hospitality and legendary service as you help them locate needed facilities and amenities as you engage them in conversation to Read more...
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Requirements & Commitment: Must be 18 or older to apply. One shift per week is required.Experience life behind the scenes of our 1.5 million gallon aquarium while you assist our staff with the routine operations of the life support systems for all of our exhibits in the museum! Learn to rebuild pumps, backwash sand filters, maintain tanks, and more! You will also have the opportunity to take the Aquatic Animals Life Support Operators (AALSO) Level Read more...
