Education Ambassador

Description:

Help us out! We are looking for volunteers to help with a variety of our education volunteer roles.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Naturalist:

• Facilitate naturalist programs and information, such as for school programs, displays, website, brochures, roving interpretation along the trail, and more.

Leave No Trace Ambassador:

• The Leave No Trace (LNT) initiative includes helping to implement the 7 principles into all aspects of park operations. This will include education via an information booth at events, displays and park brochures.
• There are also opportunities to help with LNT education programs through pop-up tables at the park and education school groups.

Archery Program Assistant:

• We are looking for volunteer help in the maintenance and operation of our archery range as well as teaching archery to visitors.
• Teach archery shooting and safety and help maintain the range for future shooters!
• If interested in leading archery programs, formal 8-hour certification training required.

Fishing Clinic Assistant:

• Help visitors cast, untangle lines, set up fishing poles, attach lures.
• 4-hour basic training program can be provided.

Toddler Story Time:

• Toddler Story Time is hosted in or outside the Nature Center on the fourth Thursday of each month (exceptions made when the day falls on a holiday).
• Volunteers will read a book to the children, provide a craft, and a snack for this one-hour program.
• Some special toddler programs are also hosted seasonally, such as the Fall Toddler Program, and the Toddler Holiday Party where the kids can decorate a tree in the Nature Center.

Time Commitment:

4 or more hours per month, depending on scheduling needs

Volunteer Benefits:

• Feel good giving back to the Park you love and share the experience with new and returning visitors.
• 48 hours of service earns you an annual Colorado State Parks volunteer pass, good at all 42 state parks.
• End of season appreciation barbecue and gifts.
• Continuing education opportunities possible.
• Add volunteer experience to your resume and LinkedIn profile!

Documents:

Qualifications Desired

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Willingness to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Dependable and communicative.
• Excel at working individually and as a team member.
• Good decision-making skills and judgment.
• Familiarity with Barr Lake State Park and its activities is a plus.
• Committed to Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Barr Lake State Park’s mission and goals

Training and Preparation Required

• Training will be provided on-site with staff or experienced volunteer.
• Must create a user profile in CPW Connect to track hours

Evaluation Expectations

• Upon completion of training, volunteers should be able to serve in their role with little to no supervision.
• Volunteers must wear CPW uniform items provided by the park.
• Volunteers may be dismissed if they are not carrying out their responsibilities, are not reliable, or are otherwise unprofessional.

Interests:

Education - Teach Adults, Education - Teach Children, Maintenance and Construction - Archery/Shooting Range Maintenance, Education - Teach Archery Skills, Customer Service - Greet and Orient Visitors, Education - Ambassador, Customer Service - Customer Service/Visitor Information, Maintenance and Construction - Maintenance and Construction, Education - Education and Outreach

Places:

Barr Lake State Park