Educator Volunteer
All of the things we are working on at the GROW project site are tied together with a common thread; educating the public. It takes volunteers with a passion for sharing knowledge to accomplish our goals.
Some examples of areas where volunteer educators serve are:
homeschool enrichment programming
school field trips
summer day camp
docents for large events at the project site
Some examples of things volunteer educators do at GROW are:
lead nature based crafts with kids
lead nature hikes
teach students various urban farming skills (permaculture, herbology, foraging, composting, vermaculture/worm farming, aquaponics, and more!)
read to students at programming events
build birdhouses with kids
teach students about key GROW focus objectives (urban forestry, native bees, urban birds, organic gardening, conservation, native plants, urban wildlife)
work with pre-schoolers
work with adults
explain aspects of our project to visitors at large events
Do you need to be a certified educator to help GROW share knowledge? Absolutely not! What we are really looking for are people who have specialized skills, education, training or passionate enthusiasm in key areas that support our mission and the ability to work with students of varying ages. Do you know how to farm mushrooms as a hobby? Do you have gardening know-how? Passionate about saving the bees? Concerned that today's children don't spend enough time outside in nature? Any of these things could indicate that joining the education team at GROW might be a good fit for you. We only ask that you bring your enthusiasm and willingness to serve the public, we'll provide the training and support for you to succeed!
Ready to explore a volunteer educator role? Start here by filling out this inquiry form. Someone from our team will contact you to learn more about your areas of interest and discuss ways you could connect with our project!