One of our favorite community education programs is coming up on Oct 19th – Shiver by the River. To make it happen, we need some lovely volunteers!
You by no means need to be an environmental educator or expert to help make this crowd favorite event happen. You just need to come with a good attitude and ready to help kids get a new hands on experience!
Volunteers should arrive at 5pm at 3219 Fall Hill Ave Fredericksburg, VA to help set up and get a mini training. The event will run from 6:30-8pm.
Check out these role descriptions and RSVP below on which you’d like to fill.
Activity Table Leads –
Who: Mature high school student or older with general knowledge and interest in local animals and insects is beneficial, but we will provide quick training and provide background info on cheat sheets.
What You’ll Be Doing: Help guide attendees through a simple activity related to one of three topics: moths, creepy crawlies, and furs/skulls. Help pack up materials at the end of the event.
Craft Monitors –
Who: 7th grade or older
What You’ll Be Doin: You will have attendees create a simple craft using prepared materials and following a template/example and refill craft supplies out on the table. An overview will be provided upon arrival. Help pack up materials at the end of the event.
Parking/Floater –
Who: Adult volunteer
What You’ll Be Doing: You will welcome and direct attendees to parking spaces and direct them toward the check in table. Once parking is complete they can be report to other stations to offer bathroom breaks to other volunteers, etc.