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- Communication
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- Inquiry & Curiosity
Naturalist Volunteer
Barrier-Free Access
Flexible Hours
Suitable for Community Service/Fine Options
Suitable for Seniors
Our nature centre developed with a foundation of volunteer support. Volunteer Naturalists take part in all aspects of the Centre’s operations. They share their time, a valuable resource that is necessary for us to meet the needs of our community.
Most volunteers begin as Exhibit Rovers. In this role they help greet visitors as they arrive to the Centre and help them make the most of their visit.
After learning the basics as an Exhibit Rover, volunteers often help in other ways. They help as Program Assistants, Trail Rovers, or behind the scenes. Volunteer Naturalists commit to a term of at least six months and help out on a regular basis.
There are abundant opportunities at the Nature Centre and so many ways that you can get involved. No experience necessary! We provide the training and ongoing support.
Volunteer Duties
Naturalist Volunteer Team (assists with day-to-day operations at the Nature Centre)
- Exhibit Rover
- Trail Rover
- Program Assistant
- Special Projects
Other Requirements
- Enjoy working with children
- Excellent speaking skills in English (or French)
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups
- Desire to learn about Lethbridge Natural History
- Able to lift materials related to programs
- Reliable and punctual
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Able to work independently
- Patience
Schedule
- One shift every two weeks for 3 hours (10am-1pm and 1-4pm).
- Please be able to make a minimum commitment of 6 months.
- We are able work around vacations and exams.
- We ask that you are flexible as our hours are seasonal scheduled varies from month to month and can change with little notice.
Volunteer Information Session dates:
- Please contact 403-320-3064
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Environmental
Application Type
Advanced
Other Opportunities with Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Exhibit Rovers interact with our visitors, providing an interpretive experience that connects them to nature through our exhibit program. Supporting the mission and vision, the Exhibit Rover represents the Nature Centre to visitors during normal operating hours (between 10am and 6pm).
Location: Exhibit Rovers work in the exhibit rooms – primarily the front lobby, main gallery, and exhibit gallery at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, located north of the High Level Bridge via Indian Battle Road and 3rd Avenue South.
Program Assistants work closely with Nature Centre staff to deliver compelling, interactive, and memorable programs. Supporting the mission and vision, the Program Assistant represents the Nature Centre in the community by helping Program Leaders in such programs as: Big Bird Little Bird, Junior Naturalists/Trail Blazers, Extreme by Nature, and Day Camps.
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to Helen Schuler Nature Centre.
Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.