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 Become a Volunteer We need your help. There are lots of opportunities for you as an Open Space Volunteer. What's your specialty? Nature Center Host - [signup]A Nature Center Host staffs the David C. Daniels Nature Center (open weekends April until mid-November) located at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, greeting visitors, orienting them to the District and preserves, providing environmental and natural history information, and conducting hands-on discoveries (pond ecology, wildlife viewing, etc.). A two-session training is required, consisting of an evening orientation and ½ day Saturday, and is offered once or twice per year. Must be at least 18 years of age. Previous experience working with the public, youth, and involving nature/environment is desirable. NOTE: The District will provide all necessary training and ongoing enrichment opportunities. Outdoor Activity Docent - [signup] Outdoor Activity Docents introduce preserve users to the natural and cultural history, and ecology of the mid-peninsula region and Santa Cruz Mountains. Outdoor Activity Docents design and lead (or assist with) activities on preserves such as hikes, mountain bike excursions, and horseback rides. Using interpretive techniques and an understanding of ecology, natural resource management, and local history, docents encourage appreciation and stewardship of open space and wildland habitat areas. A 10-week (one evening and one Saturday per week) training and orientation program is required. The training is offered every even numbered year. Must be at least 18 years of age. Previous experience working with the public, youth, and involving nature/environment is desirable. NOTE: The District will provide all necessary training and ongoing enrichment opportunities. Outdoor Education Leader - [signup] An Outdoor Education Leader works as part of a team with small groups of 3rd-5th graders on a field trip (offered to schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the spring and fall of each year) to the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, and the David C. Daniels Nature Center, teaching children about the natural world, providing opportunities for experiential learning, and fostering a fun atmosphere for discovery and exploration, using the District's unique "Spaces & Species" curriculum. A 6-session weekday training is generally offered, twice per year -- early spring and late summer. NOTE: The District provides all necessary training and ongoing enrichment opportunities. Must be at least 18 year of age and enjoy working with children (experience desirable). Be able to complete a one mile easy to moderate hike. Have a desire to share nature with children, and encourage appreciation and stewardship for open space. Preserve Partner - [signup] - [outdoor service projects calendar] Be on the front lines and get involved in trail maintenance and construction, tree planting, cleanup projects, and other important resource management activities. Our monthly field projects accommodate a variety of skills and physical abilities. District staff members provide tools and instruction. You can participate in field projects just once or as many times as you like. Special Project Volunteer - [signup] Select a project that matches your skills and interests. You can showcase your talents in our office or in the field. For example, you can research a preserve's history, take photographs of preserves, make an inventory of plants or wildlife, answer phones, join a mailing party, or update maps. Most projects are suitable for flexible schedules. The possibilities don't end here. Trail Patrol Volunteer - [signup] Hike. Ride your bike. Saddle up your horse and hit the trail. Talk with visitors about trail safety and etiquette, provide information, and monitor trail conditions. During informative training sessions, you will learn how to handle emergencies and identify potential trail hazards. We ask for your commitment to volunteer at least once a month for one year. Must be at least 18 years of age. Need More Information? For further information about Outdoor Activity Docent, Outdoor Education Leader, or Nature Center Host opportunities send email to docent@openspace.org. For more information about Preserve Partners, Special Project Volunteers or Trail Patrol email volunteer@openspace.org or call (650) 691-1200. |
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