[volunteer]: Urban Forest Educator, Seattle Dpt. of Parks and Recreation

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Volunteer with Seattle Parks & Recreation!
Urban Forest Educators
A Branch of the Seattle Volunteer Naturalist Program

Become an Urban Forest Educator!

Urban Forest Educators are volunteers who engage young people in the restoration of Seattle’s forested parks and greenspaces by leading environmental learning and stewardship opportunities.

As an Urban Forest Educator, you will:

· Receive training on Pacific Northwest forest ecology, habitat restoration, and environmental education techniques for diverse audiences.

· Lead learning and stewardship events (interpretive forest walks, invasive plant removal, native plant installation, and more) in Seattle’s urban forest with young people.

For more information or to apply by August 18, please visit www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/learning.htm.

Justin Hellier
Naturalist, Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center
3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199
Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation
206.386.4169
justin.hellier@seattle.gov
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/

Seattle Parks and Recreation will work with all citizens to be
good stewards of our environment, and to provide safe and welcoming
opportunities to play, learn, contemplate and build community.

[volunteer] UW Farm Education Coordinator; UW Farm Volunteer Educators

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Interested in urban agriculture? Food studies? Farming? Check out the following opportunities to volunteer at the UW Farm this summer and in the upcoming year!

The UW Farm Education Coordinator

 The UW Farm is looking to fill its Education Coordinator position. This volunteer position is open to all applicants and will require a weekly time commitment, with the ideal candidate in the Seattle area over the summer and into the 2014-15 academic year. Applicants don’t need to be expert farmers, just willing to learn and share their knowledge. This position will allow you to gain confidence teaching others and try out new ideas and teaching methods in a low-stress environment.

 Responsibilities

The Coordinator will oversee volunteer “Educators” to work with children in an outdoor/farm environment with a focus on experiential education as part of the Bean Sprouts youth education program.  Additionally, the Coordinator will plan tours for UW classes and connect students to food and agriculture at UW.

 

Qualifications

Applicants should be organized and reliable and able to work with other Farm Leaders and coordinate volunteers, run a calendar of events, and work with UW Faculty. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply email your resume and a cover letter to theuwfarm@gmail.com with the title of the position in the subject line.

 

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The UW Farm Volunteer Educators

The UW Farm is looking to fill several Volunteer Educator positions. The positions are open to all applicants with the ideal candidate in the Seattle area over the summer and into the 2014-15 academic year. Applicants don’t need to be expert farmers, just willing to learn and share their knowledge. This position will allow you to gain confidence teaching others and try out new ideas and teaching methods in a low-stress environment.

Responsibilities

Educators will work with the Education Coordinator to teach children in an outdoor/farm environment with a focus on experiential education as part of the Bean Sprouts youth education program. Additionally, Educators will run tours for UW classes and connect students to food and agriculture at UW.

Qualifications

Applicants should be organized and reliable and able to work with the Education Coordinator and fellow volunteers. Must be able to commit to events ahead of time and pass a criminal background check. Most importantly, Educators should be excited about growing food and teaching!

To apply email your resume and a cover letter to theuwfarm@gmail.com with the title of the position in the subject line.

ECOSS Eco Events Steward Volunteer Internship

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ECOSS, a non-profit environmental organization based in South Seattle, is seeking an intern to assist with planning and implementing Don’t Drip & Drip testing event on a volunteer basis.  ECOSS has a strong sustainable business program that has worked with thousands of small and medium-sized businesses in the area to prevent pollution and conserve resources in King County. In 2013, this program expanded to offer these services in other counties. For more info on ECOSS, visit www.ecoss.org.

Goal of position: Assist the Sustainable Business Associate with planning and implementing Don’t Drip & Drive testing events; assist with other events and activities as available and assigned

The Intern will assist ECOSS with outreach, planning and implementing Don’t Drip & Drive testing events, including advertising, organizing, phoning, coordination of materials and supplies, volunteer management, and other tasks associated with implementing large scale outreach events.  The intern will assist with pre-event activities, planning, and assisting with events.  For a description of the events, please see the following link: http://www.piercecountywa.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2413

Time Commitment: 10-20 hours per week, based on need for planning and/or implementation of events, and between 6-8 events, between mid-June and September 30, 2014. Some flexibility in pre-event activities; schedule of events is in development phase. Some work may be able to be done remotely.  Early morning starts with up to 8 hours of work a day for a weekday event; at least one or more weekend events will also be held.

 Potential projects/ deliverables

  • Develop and communicate event information for staff, volunteers, and cooperating agencies and businesses prior to event
  • Assist Sustainable Business Associate with coordination of materials and supplies for events; assist with pick up and return of event materials
  • Disseminate advertisement for events to participating businesses to ensure employees knowledge of event and participation
  • Attend events and assist Sustainable Business Associate with event implementation
  • Assist with managing of volunteers providing training, guidance and support
  • Other administrative assistant activities as assigned

Required skills: 

  • Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent communications skills; detail oriented
  • Team player; ability to coordinate with others and assist as needed
  • Self-starter; ability to work independently for the most part and problem solve or find outside resources to resolve technical issues

Preferred qualifications:

  • Interest in and knowledge of land use and/or environmental issues, especially water & drainage-related issues
  • Event development and implementation experience
  • Volunteer coordination experience
  • Having a car for collecting materials and other activities is highly suggested (mileage reimbursed at $0.56 per mile)

Benefits: 

We can provide references, work experience and added skills and projects to add to your resume. No stipend is available at this time, but we do offer a fun and relaxed work environment, the opportunity for you to network and gain exposure to a range of environmental issues, and the chance to enhance your resume.

To Apply:

Please email your resume, a cover letter highlighting your event and volunteer management experience, and two references by/before June 15.  Submit to:

 Ann Boyce

Sustainable Business Associate

ECOSS

206-767-0432 x 4

ann@ecoss.org

[volunteer]: Seattle Tilth Edible Plant Sale

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Come join us for Seattle Tilth’s May Edible Plant Sale , where you’ll find the largest selection of organically, sustainably and locally grown vegetable plant starts in the Puget Sound Region. It’s happeningSaturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Meridian Park, behind the Good Shepherd Center.

We are looking for volunteers to help out in all areas of this event to help get local, organic veggie & herb starts out to the community. Volunteers help prep plants, set-up, educate customers about plant varieties, check-out, cashier, tear-down and much more. It’s a great way to spend a weekend! Multiple shifts/times are available both before and during the event.  SIGN UP NOW!

As a perk, all May Edible Plant Sale volunteers are invited to the exclusive Early Bird Sale for FREE on May 2 from 5-7 p.m. where you will get the first selection of plants! If you’re unable to attend, you can send someone to shop in your place.

We would love your help to make this event a huge success.  Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions.

All the best,

Emily Gordon
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Seattle Tilth
4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Suite 100
Seattle, WA  98103
(206) 633-0451 ext. 127

emilygordon@seattletilth.org

www.seattletilth.org

The mission of Seattle Tilth is to inspire and educate people to safeguard our natural resources while building an equitable and sustainable local food system.

Kincaid Ravine Final Work Party March 15th

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Come take a break from studying for finals, and get your hands dirty in the Kincaid Ravine at the final work party of winter quarter! We have plants and mulch installed along the trail. The site is looking amazing, come and check out the progress! Our focus this week will be continuing removing invasive species.

WORK PARTY FROM 10-2 THIS SATURDAY THE 15th IN THE KINCAID RAVINE!!

  • Tools, gloves, and refreshments provided.
  • Wear boots and bring a water bottle!
  • Meet us on the Burke-Gilman Trail underneath the 45th St Viaduct.
  • Sign-up link for EarthCorps work parties:  http://www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.php. Please sign-up ahead of time if possible.
  • Help our Volunteer Coordinator, Yiyan Ge with her senior capstone project by filling out a short survey about restoration volunteershttps://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/geyiyan/224294

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Just a reminder that the first Kincaid Ravine restoration work party is around the corner! Please be prepared for the weather and the site. Wear warm clothes that can get dirty. Also, bring water and snacks.

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Project Overview: We are comparing two floors, a freshman floor
against a floor of upperclassmen. We are looking to see if there is a
difference in the waste patterns of students who are new against
students who have been at UW a while. We will be performing trash
sorts so that we can see the detailed waste patterns of each floor.

The waste sorts will be conducted on the following Thursdays – January
16th, 23rd, 30th & February 6th, 13th, 20th. The time frame for the
sorts will be from 12:15pm-4:30pm. It not necessary for each
individual to participate for the full four plus hours, but they are
more than welcomed to if they wish! It is preferred that individuals
participate weekly though, if for some reason an individual cannot
participate weekly we can try to work something out.This is a fun
research project and great experience for any of you that are
interested in pursuing research of any kind! All participants will be provided a suit for sorting, gloves, masks, etc. Everyone will receive information about how to sort waste and the observations that we are asking you to monitor. 

If interested, send an email inquiry to ruem@uw.edu

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Join with the Friends of the Cedar River Watershed to work on volunteer planting projects this upcoming winter. 

Mon, Jan 20: MLK Day of Service along the Cedar River, Renton

Sat, Jan 25: Community Planting at Wetherill Nature Preserve, Hunts Point

Sat, Feb 1: Planting at Log Cabin Natural Area, Issaquah/Mirrormont

Sat, Feb 8: Planting at Log Cabin Natural Area, Issaquah/Mirrormont

Sat, Feb 15: Love Your Watershed Planting, Renton

Sat, Feb 22: Planting at Cavanaugh Pond, Renton

Sat, Mar 1: Planting at Taylor Mountain Forest, Hobart

Sat, Mar 8: Potting at the Greenhouse, Renton

Sat, Mar 15: Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day, Renton/Maple Valley

All projects will be held from 10:00am-2:00pm

Contact amy@cedarriver.org to sign up! Visit cedarriver.org/events for more information

Seattle MESA Tutor Training Program

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MESA is looking for engaging and motivated graduate and undergraduate students who want to make a difference to underrepresented youth in Seattle.  Starting this month, you can train to become a Seattle MESA math and science tutor for local middle and high school students.  

WHO: Engaging and motivated UW graduate and undergraduate students who want to work with middle and high school students from underrepresented groups.  We are looking for students who want training and experience working in local Seattle schools with a cohort of trained peers.  MESA tutors must attend our fall MESA STEM Tutor Training Basic Skills workshop, enroll in our 2 credit winter, weekly seminar and commit to working 2-3 hours per week in the winter and spring in Seattle Public Schools.  And in case you were wondering….STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering/Environment and Math.

WHAT: Join the Seattle MESA Tutor Training Program.  Seattle MESA provides enrichment opportunities and high quality resources that inspire students underrepresented in STEM fields, to pursue education and careers in math, engineering and science (http://www.seattlemesa.org/).  We are offering a tutor training and certification for UW graduate and undergraduate students to work with Seattle middle and high school students from underrepresented groups in math and science. 

1) MESA STEM Tutor Training.  This is a 6 hour tutor skills and cultural competency training designed to get you ready to work one on one and in small groups with Seattle middle and high school students in math and science.

2) Winter 2 credit seminar and service learning.  This is a weekly, winter quarter seminar designed to enrich your tutoring skills and provide a cohort-based learning network through short readings, activities and discussions of your weekly tutoring experience.  You will observe teachers and your students in their classrooms and then tutor your small group as part of the seminar experience.  This will be available in the Winter Time Schedule (C ENV 490).  Please email me for an add code if needed.

WHEN: 

1) MESA STEM Tutor Training Basic Skills – Monday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 20 from 2:30-5:30(we will provide snacks!).

2) Winter 2 credit seminar and weekly tutoring (please contact me for an add code when registering for C Env 490).

Questions?  Please email TutorSeattleMESA@gmail.com.

If you are interested, please fill out this survey to join the program. We look forward to working with you!

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BioDiverse Perspectives is looking to recruit a member for their team to help with WordPress-based website maintenance/improvement. The position is on a volunteer basis that is a minimal time commitment. This is a great networking, portfolio building and resume building opportunity.

For more information, go to biodv.com