Volunteer: Home School Program Assistant: Nature FocusedHelp inspire young learners about the great outdoors. Every other week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, homeschool students come from all over southeast Wisconsin to Riveredge Nature Center to learn about science and the environment. Homeschool Assistants are responsible for aiding our education staff in keeping the group together while outdoors, supervising for short periods, helping children with their activities and crafts, and creating a safe, positive environment for children. Consistency is preferred, must be able to hike up to 1 mile on unpaved terrain. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:30pm-3:00pm spots available. Please follow this link to complete our volunteer application and receive training. Background check required. Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Help inspire young learners about the great outdoors. Every other week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, homeschool students come from all over southeast Wisconsin to Riveredge Nature Center to learn about science and the environment. Homeschool Assistants are responsible for aiding our education staff in keeping the group together while outdoors, supervising for short periods, helping children with their activities and crafts, and creating a safe, positive environment for children. Consistency is preferred, must be able to hike up to 1 mile on unpaved terrain. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:30pm-3:00pm spots available. Please follow this link to complete our volunteer application and receive training. Background check required. Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53080 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Teacher NaturalistVolunteer will first shadow and train for any programs of interest. These can include, but are not limited to : Looking at Life, Communities and Ecosystems, Garden Explorations, Sensitizing, and many more based on the season. Once they are comfortable with the material, they will lead school groups of about 10-14 students on their own for that designated program, usually including a teacher or parent chaperone. *If teaching Pond or River programs, the volunteer educator will always be co-teaching with another Staff Educator. Programs typically run anywhere between 90 minutes and 3 hours, with both morning and afternoon options available. We ask that volunteers lead at least three programs each season if available (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Background check required. Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Volunteer will first shadow and train for any programs of interest. These can include, but are not limited to : Looking at Life, Communities and Ecosystems, Garden Explorations, Sensitizing, and many more based on the season. Once they are comfortable with the material, they will lead school groups of about 10-14 students on their own for that designated program, usually including a teacher or parent chaperone. *If teaching Pond or River programs, the volunteer educator will always be co-teaching with another Staff Educator. Programs typically run anywhere between 90 minutes and 3 hours, with both morning and afternoon options available. We ask that volunteers lead at least three programs each season if available (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Background check required. Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53080 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Habitat HealerHabitat Healers
9am-Noon, Tuesdays
The mission of the Habitat Healer program is to preserve and improve the health and biodiversity of Riveredge Nature Center’s natural sanctuary. However, the program recognizes several other important individual and community educational goals as well. These include: Providing a group learning environment that fosters Habitat Healers individual growth and the sharing of interests among its members; Helping others, through sanctuary preservation, research, and stewardship, to understand the interconnectedness of all living things; Serving as a regional resource for teaching effective stewardship methods by integrating elements of experimental design and analysis into Habitat Healer activities.The Habitat Healers are led by Riveredge’s Research & Conservation Director, Matt Smith, and meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to Noon. This group engages in the following activities: Invasive species identification, monitoring, and removal Prescribed burning of natural areas Planting native plant species in areas of low biodiversity Native seed collection and processing Please complete the volunteer application found HERERiveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Habitat Healers
9am-Noon, Tuesdays
The mission of the Habitat Healer program is to preserve and improve the health and biodiversity of Riveredge Nature Center’s natural sanctuary. However, the program recognizes several other important individual and community educational goals as well. These include: Providing a group learning environment that fosters Habitat Healers individual growth and the sharing of interests among its members; Helping others, through sanctuary preservation, research, and stewardship, to understand the interconnectedness of all living things; Serving as a regional resource for teaching effective stewardship methods by integrating elements of experimental design and analysis into Habitat Healer activities.The Habitat Healers are led by Riveredge’s Research & Conservation Director, Matt Smith, and meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to Noon. This group engages in the following activities: Invasive species identification, monitoring, and removal Prescribed burning of natural areas Planting native plant species in areas of low biodiversity Native seed collection and processing Please complete the volunteer application found HERERiveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53080 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Special Events VolunteerMost activities and events at Riveredge are planned and staffed by volunteers. They start with a planning committee that designs the event and the activities that will be included. From there volunteers are recruited to make it happen. You can commit to spend just a couple of hours working at the event or you can be deeply involved making it happen and just about any level of commitment in between, it’s your choice. ANNUAL EVENTS Maple Sugarin' Season (March - April) Earth Day (April) Egg Hunts (around Easter) STEM into Nature Days (May) Frothy Forage (May) Restoration Field Day (August) Farm-to-Table Dinner (September) Sturgeon Fest (end of September/early October) Trails and Treats (October) Handmade for the Holidays (November) Yule Log Dinner (December)To apply or get more information, please fill out our volunteer application here.
Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Most activities and events at Riveredge are planned and staffed by volunteers. They start with a planning committee that designs the event and the activities that will be included. From there volunteers are recruited to make it happen. You can commit to spend just a couple of hours working at the event or you can be deeply involved making it happen and just about any level of commitment in between, it’s your choice. ANNUAL EVENTS Maple Sugarin' Season (March - April) Earth Day (April) Egg Hunts (around Easter) STEM into Nature Days (May) Frothy Forage (May) Restoration Field Day (August) Farm-to-Table Dinner (September) Sturgeon Fest (end of September/early October) Trails and Treats (October) Handmade for the Holidays (November) Yule Log Dinner (December)To apply or get more information, please fill out our volunteer application here.
Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53080 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Visitor Center Receptionist
RESPONSIBILITES
Cash Handling
Answer Phone
Greet Guests
Various Office Duties
Some Computer Work
QUALIFICATIONS
Dependable
Friendly
Patient
Computer skills suggested
SCHEDULE
Flexible schedule
Most desk volunteers take a weekly or biweekly shift
BENEFITS
Meet and talk with new people
Share knowledge and make friends with people who have similar interests
Work in a calm and friendly environment
To apply or get more information, please fill out our volunteer application here.
Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc.
RESPONSIBILITES
Cash Handling
Answer Phone
Greet Guests
Various Office Duties
Some Computer Work
QUALIFICATIONS
Dependable
Friendly
Patient
Computer skills suggested
SCHEDULE
Flexible schedule
Most desk volunteers take a weekly or biweekly shift
BENEFITS
Meet and talk with new people
Share knowledge and make friends with people who have similar interests
Work in a calm and friendly environment
To apply or get more information, please fill out our volunteer application here.
Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53080 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: General VolunteerLove nature? Looking to support conservation work? Interested in getting outside? Love to support local nonprofits? Want to be on call for volunteer opportunities? Not sure where to start? Look no further! Riveredge Nature Center is the place to be! With a variety of volunteer opportunities-- from working as a receptionist to working with homeschool students, helping with construction projects to monitoring sturgeon, hauling sap to working at summer camp-- there is something for everyone! We'd love to help you get set up with the right opportunity for your schedule, interests, and personal development! We offer a variety of opportunities for different mobility and skill levels. If you are interested in the outdoors we can help you find the perfect thing! Responding to this listing will connect you with our Volunteer Manager, Hannah Sedgwick, who can help you navigate our volunteer opportunities to find the right fit for you!
Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Love nature? Looking to support conservation work? Interested in getting outside? Love to support local nonprofits? Want to be on call for volunteer opportunities? Not sure where to start? Look no further! Riveredge Nature Center is the place to be! With a variety of volunteer opportunities-- from working as a receptionist to working with homeschool students, helping with construction projects to monitoring sturgeon, hauling sap to working at summer camp-- there is something for everyone! We'd love to help you get set up with the right opportunity for your schedule, interests, and personal development! We offer a variety of opportunities for different mobility and skill levels. If you are interested in the outdoors we can help you find the perfect thing! Responding to this listing will connect you with our Volunteer Manager, Hannah Sedgwick, who can help you navigate our volunteer opportunities to find the right fit for you!
Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! Member Organization: Riveredge Nature Center, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53080 Allow Groups: No |