Nonprofit
Published 11/26/25 1:19PM

Become a Nature Educator in Bay Area Schools!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Palo Alto, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum of 2 x 2 hour shifts per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Become a Nature Educator in Bay Area Schools!

    Passionate about science and nature? Love inspiring children and being part of a team? Join Environmental Volunteers for an exciting role!

    As a School Programs Volunteer, you'll share your enthusiasm for the natural world with local elementary school kids. Working in friendly teams of 3 or 5, you'll engage small groups of children in hands-on, discovery-based learning right in their classrooms.

    Skills Needed:

    • Friendly and approachable
    • Enjoy working with children
    • Passion for science, nature, teaching, and environmental stewardship
    • Support our mission of promoting environmental understanding through hands-on science education.

    Our programs are delivered to local schools between Sunnyvale and Foster City, and occasionally in Alviso. We also deliver field trip programs at local open space preserve.

    No prior experience required! We provide training to equip all successful applicants with teaching and interpretation skills. You'll always have support from fellow volunteers, with a teacher present in the classroom.

    This role is perfect if you're available during school hours and have a love for children and education. With flexible hours, locations, and subject matters, you can choose opportunities that suit your lifestyle.

    Join Environmental Volunteers and inspire the next generation! For more information contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at Volunteer@EnvironmentalVolunteers.org. Visit our website at https://www.environmentalvolunteers.org/volunteer/adult-opportunities/. We look forward to hearing from you!

    Location

    On-site
    Palo Alto, California, US
    Directions

    Palo Alto and Surrounding cities

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