Nonprofit

Become a Farm Tour Guide - farm animals and education garden

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Altos Hills, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    One day per week for 3-6 hours.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Program runs mid-September through May. Fill out an application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz4ZIr6jdjFYA5dqKBLGfO_tbwUPzlFpZgSLdnSK8xRc4oxQ/viewform

    Description

    Become a Farm Tour Guide - farm animals and education garden

    Farm Tour Guides give life to Hidden Villa's Environmental Education Program, leading groups of school children on tours of our organic farm and gardens. Farm Tours give preschool through 1st grade students a chance to taste the plants that we grow in our organic garden and meet our farm animals face to face. Tours are 75 minutes each and group size is generally 10 - 12 children per guide.

    Commitment

    Requires an ongoing commitment of leading one program a week, September through May

    Program Benefits

    There is nothing more rewarding than introducing kids to the wonders of Hidden Villa. Other benefits include:

    • Customized training schedule
    • Training manual
    • Enrichment opportunities throughout the year
    • Hidden Villa Parking Pass
    • Discounted rates on tickets to special events.
    • Seasonal appreciation gatherings with handmade gifts for our volunteers
    • A tight community of volunteers and staff who work together on a weekly basis
    • Eligible for written letters of recommendation and official volunteer hours for external program requirements

    You are invited to learn more at the upcoming Volunteer Open House on Saturday, August 23rd, 10AM-2PM, no RSVP required.

    Qualifications

    Farm Tour Guides should enjoy interacting with children and be open to learning how to safely share our garden and animals with students. This opportunity is for volunteers who are a minimum of 18 years old. All volunteers must clear a background check. Learn more about this program here: https://www.hiddenvilla.org/farm-tours/

    Farm Tour Guides give life to Hidden Villa's Environmental Education Program, leading groups of school children on tours of our organic farm and gardens. Farm Tours give preschool through 1st grade students a chance to taste the plants that we grow in our organic garden and meet our farm animals face to face. Tours are 75 minutes each and group size is generally 10 - 12 children per guide.

    Commitment

    Requires an ongoing commitment of leading one program a week, September through May

    Program Benefits

    There is nothing more rewarding than introducing kids to the wonders of Hidden Villa. Other benefits include:

    • Customized training schedule
    • Training manual
    • Enrichment opportunities throughout the year
    • Hidden Villa Parking Pass
    • Discounted rates on tickets to special events.
    • Seasonal appreciation gatherings with handmade gifts for our volunteers
    • A tight community of volunteers and staff who work together on a weekly basis
    • Eligible for written letters of…

    Location

    On-site
    26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, California, US

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