Education Program Assistant

Volunteers will assist Education Program Coordinators with family classes and preK-5th grade classes that are visiting. These programs generally contain activity stations, games and/or tours used as tools to teach participants about plants and animals.

Flexible schedules welcomed! Shifts and tasks will be arranged individually. Volunteers are needed during the weekdays, typically morning/early afternoon shifts. Two, three and four-hour shifts are variable and are based on class and program schedules. Volunteers in this position will:

• provide support and supervision to children and families during activities;
• provide program preparation assistance;
• set up and/or clean up educational materials, art supplies, props and snacks; and
• help escort program participants on zoo, conservatory and park grounds.