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Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award Projects | Montgomery Parks

Location:

Throughough Montgomery County
Various Parks, MD

Description

Montgomery Parks can be a great place for you to do your Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award projects!

Although sometimes Park Staff have projects in mind, the number of applicants far outnumbers them. It is often up to the scout to find a suitable project. We suggest you choose a park location that is convenient to you and explore the area to see what amenities you can help create or restore.

Park staff will work with you to review your project proposal prior to approval. The scout will then be responsible for good communication with Park Staff, and completing the project in a timely manner.

Sign up here and someone will be in touch soon to discuss the project with you!

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 14

Volunteer Type: Scout

Job Type: Event (1-7 days), Short-term (1-8 weeks)

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Groups looking for Projects in Parks!

Location:

Montgomery Parks
MD

Description

Are you a group leader looking to do some Team Building, have your group give back to the environment, or just them get out in the parks? We can help you with that!

We are always looking from groups like yours to help us with several types of projects in the parks, including Weed Warrioring (removing bad plants so good plants can thrive); Park Cleanups; Nature Center Projects (can including gardening/mulching/restoring play areas/trails/etc.); Gardening; helping New Trees Survive; Spreading Wood Fiber at Plagrounds and many more.

Contact our office by applying to this job, emailing parksvolunteers@montgomeryparks.org, or just give us a call at 301-495-2474.

We will need to know some basic information to set you up with the right project, including:
- Size and ages of group
- When and Where would be convenient for your group
- Any restrictions (need bathrooms, running water on site)
- Group Leader contact information (and anyone who needs to be copied on any correspondence.

Thanks - we look forward to working with your group on setting up a great project in the Parks!

When applying, choose the GROUP application with the Leader Contact information. Volunteer Group Leaders must be 18 or older, but group ages can range from 5 on up, depending upon the project.

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 5

Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

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Naturalist Aide | Meadowside Nature Center | Rockville

Location:

5100 Meadowside Lane
Rockville, MD 20855

Description

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What is a Naturalist Aide?

Naturalist Aides are volunteers who assist with either/or the preparation or execution of education programs, events, camps, and classes. Volunteering as a Naturalist Aide is a great way to gain experience in public engagement, work with a diverse range of audiences, and try out informal education techniques, all while learning about our local nature!

What does the Naturalist Aide position look like?
Naturalist Aides can pick and choose tasks based on their availability, abilities, and interest. Volunteers either assist with the preparation of education materials or with the facilitation of education experiences or do a bit of both.

Naturalist Aide Tasks
Preparation: Naturalist Aides can come to the nature center during office hours or take on special projects, as needed by the nature center, that can be done on one''s own time. Such projects may involve


  • Arts and crafts to create samples of activity, décor, or prepare arts and crafts materials for program activities;

  • Literature research to compile information for program content design.

  • Writing projects to produce education materials for program content or education volunteer training;

  • Inventory of supplies for upcoming education programs, camps, and classes.


Facilitation: Naturalist Aides can assist in the execution of education programs. Opportunities to do so are posted on a calendar, allowing volunteers the flexibility to pick and choose shifts based on their availability. Tasks typically involve


  • Set up and/or break down of event and/or program materials (tables, chairs, distribution of supplies);

  • Welcoming guests and checking them into the program or event;

  • Running a station or booth demonstrating how to complete an activity;

  • Assisting with safety measures for guests, such as serving as a sweep for hikes on trails.


A Naturalist Aide is someone who...


  • Can work independently, as a team, and under staff direction.

  • Is curious about nature and enjoys talking to people.

  • (If signing up for program facilitation) is comfortable with outdoor conditions (heat, cold, wet conditions, mud, uneven trails).


Volunteers that speak another language (ASL, Spanish, Amharic, a Chinese dialect, French, Korean, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply!

Feeling excited? Here are your next steps:


  • Apply! Volunteers are prompted to submit a background check application.

  • The Volunteer Coordinator will invite you to schedule an 30-min interview.

  • Complete an online course and an in-person tour of the facility.

Minimum age of volunteers: 18

Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Intern

Job Type: Long-term (6 months+)

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Nature Center Host (Weekend - Fri., Sat., and/or Sun.) | Black Hill Discovery Center, Boyds

Location:

Black Hill Discovery Center
20926 Lake Ridge Drive
Boyds, MD 20841

Description

Our Volunteer Hosts are stationed in the Black Hill Discovery Center lobby on weekends (Friday thru Sunday), where they welcome and answer questions from the public, check people in for nature programs, assist Naturalist Staff, and answer telephone calls. They may occasionally help with office work, computer work, program preparation, and exhibits.

We are looking for volunteer hosts that are people-oriented, enjoy sharing the joys of nature, and would be great representatives for Black Hill Nature Programs and Montgomery Parks!

This is a long-term volunteer opportunity and we are looking for someone who can help out for at least 3 months regularly.

Background check required: Yes

Minimum age of volunteers: 18

Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+)

Job Type: Long-term (6 months+)

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