The Seward Park Audobon Center seeks an AmeriCorp volunteer interested in early childhood education. See details below.

To Apply: Contact mgonzales@audubon.org or 206-652-2444 x107 to request application.

POSITION TITLE: AmeriCorps Volunteer

PROGRAM: Early Childhood Program Organization

Background: The Seward Park Audubon Center connects people of all ages in our local community to the natural world with the goal of leading them to take conservation actions throughout their lives. The Center strives towards this mission by helping a diverse mix of youth and adults cultivate wonder and develop an insatiable curiosity in the natural world.

Program Description:

The Early Childhood Program guides young children and their parents and caregivers on outdoor exploration activities aimed at utilizing unique urban ecosystems to enhance cognitive and emotional development necessary for long-term academic and professional success. The programs combine stories, song and movement to practice the art of wandering and imaginative play. During the programs, parents and caregivers also learn and practice skills in outdoor education, and how to guide explorations on their own. Position Description: We are seeking an organized and self-motivated volunteer (AmeriCorps Member) to develop and deliver early childhood programs serving local children and families. The Member will develop curriculum kits, which are easy and accessible for staff and volunteers to use. The Member will engage volunteers in the development, use and enhancement of the kits. The Member will also strengthen relationships with partnering organizations by delivering programs at their sites, and by engaging in community outreach activities like tabling, attending meetings and social media.

Key Functions:

1. Program delivery: Deliver three early childhood programs per week, one of which will be delivered to a partner organization
2. Program development: Develop curriculum kits to increase the capacity of volunteers to deliver programs and decrease the time needed for preparation and curriculum development
3. Volunteer management: Recruit and train volunteers, and engage them in evaluation and development of curriculum and materials
4. Community Outreach: Strengthen partnerships with local organizations through program delivery, networking and outreach activities such as announcements, attending events, tabling and social media
5. Documentation: Collect, document and report qualitative and quantitative data associated with the program

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