Nonprofit
Published 9/16/25 5:12PM

Lindsay Wildlife Experience - School Programs or Exhibit Hall Wildlife Educator

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Walnut Creek, CA
I Want to Volunteer


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    9 hours a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    No prior experience required, we provide all the training you will need! We do ask that candidates be comfortable in front of audiences or be ready to practice and learn that skill! This position may require a good amount of bending and standing.

    Description

    Lindsay Wildlife Experience - School Programs or Exhibit Hall Wildlife Educator

    Help make the Lindsay Wildlife Experience's mission of connecting people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share possible through our educational programs.

    What you would do

    • Assist staff with a number of field trip and outreach classroom programs that engage our community
    • Work closely with our ambassador animals
    • Work with a growing collection of natural history specimens
    • Inspire the next generation of conservation heros

    Opportunities Available

    • Exhibit Hall
      • Commit to a weekly shift either in the morning or afternoon
      • Work with other exhibit hall volunteers to connect with guests and create special moments in our exhibit hall
    • Field Trips
      • Available Tuesday-Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.
      • Work in groups of 2-4 to deliver 80 minute educational programs at the LWE facility to a classroom from PreK - 5th grade
    • Lindsay in the classroom
      • Available Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
        • Times vary based on bookings
      • Wildlife Educators work with a staff member to deliver 60 minute educational programs offsite at the schools location to students Pre-K - 5th grade

    We ask that our Wildlife Educators commit to donating their time to at least 3 school programs a month (about 9 hours a month) or at least 3 shifts a week in our exhibit hall

    Have any questions? Do not hesitate to reach out to our coordinator at EducationVolunteerCoordinator@lindsaywildlife.org

    Location

    On-site
    1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek, California, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! If you would like to apply please follow the link for the application. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to email us at educationvolunteercoordinator@lindsaywildlife.org

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