[volunteer] – Mount Rainier NP Citizen Science Program

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Dear Students,

I am the 2012 Citizen Science Coordinator for the Aquatics Team at Mount Rainier National Park. You are being emailed based on your interest in Biology, Environmental Studies or Environmental Science and possible interest in volunteering to help conduct amphibian surveys at Mount Rainier National Park this season. This is not a long term commitment, you may volunteer once or multiple times. We will start conducting amphibian surveys at the end of July until mid-September.

We are looking for volunteers to help conduct amphibian surveys to document the presence or absence of amphibian species at various lakes, ponds and wetlands including historical Western Toad sites. As a volunteer you would be part of a small group including myself to hike to the chosen site and help conduct amphibian surveys. You do not need any previous experience and surveying equipment will be provided. You may volunteer once or multiple times throughout the season. If you need to stay overnight for a few days, free camping is available at Cougar Rock, White River, Ohanapecosh and Longmire campgrounds, however, there is no long term housing available. We are conducting both day trip and overnight backpacking surveys throughout the park.

If you are interested and available to volunteer during the time period from mid-late July to mid-September then please email me back and indicate:

•           Your phone number

•           Preference on volunteering for day surveys or overnight backpacking trip surveys

•           Approximately what date or dates you are available

•           Preference on which days of the week you prefer to volunteer (weekends, weekdays, etc)

•           Any physical limitations you may have

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Citizen Science Program at Mount Rainier National Park. If you have any questions feel free to email me or call me at (360) 569-6773. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Kristen Moore

Citizen Science Coordinator

Mount Rainier National Park

Kristen_Moore@partner.nps.gov

[volunteer/internship] – Seattle Tilth: Environmental Education & Sustainable Agriculture!

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Get Involved with Environmental Education & Sustainable Agriculture!
Volunteer & Intern Opportunities with Seattle Tilth
Seattle Tilth volunteers gain work experience in nonprofit organization, education, volunteer coordination,  garden and farm stewardship and more. They have fun working in the community and contribute greatly to Seattle Tilth. Read on to learn more or visit our website.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Volunteers bring Seattle Tilth’s mission to life. Current available positions:

Children’s Garden Volunteer Naturalists
Class Assistants
Garden and Farm Crews at:  Rainier Beach, Mt. Baker, Farm3.jpgor Issaquah
Community events
Office
Drain Buttoning Brigades in Issaquah – great for groups!
Much, much more…

INTERNSHIPS
Teaching Internships
Children’s Garden Teaching Intern
Cooking Club Intern

Garden/Farm Internships
Garden Steward Interns – in Seattle and Issaquah
Farm Steward Internship at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands


Katie Vols.bmpEvents Internships
Harvest Fair Lead
Seattle Youth Garden Works Auction Procurement Intern
Seattle Youth Garden Works Auction Outreach Intern
Food Day Washington Intern

Organizing Internships
Marketing Intern
Adult Education Administrative Intern
Volunteer Program Intern
Media Intern for Just Garden Project

NEXT STEPS: APPLICATION & ORIENTATION  
The best way to get started in Seattle Tilth’s volunteer and intern program is by filing out a Volunteer / Intern Application and then attending a Volunteer Orientation.

DROP-IN WORK PARTIES
Can’t make the next Volunteer Orientation, but want to get started working with us right away?  Try attending a drop-in work party this summer!

§  Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S. Cloverdale St.  Seattle, WA
Every Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

§  Seattle Tilth Farm Works in Auburn
17601 SE Lake Moneysmith Road, Auburn, WA
First Saturday of the month, 10a.m.-3p.m., July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1

§  Pickering Barn Learning Gardenin Issaquah
1730 10th Ave NW  Issaquah, WA 98027
Some Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays – visit the website for details.

Find all of this information and more on our website!
http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer

Thank you and let me know if you have any questions.

Chris

Chris Iberle
Events & Volunteer Manager
Seattle Tilth
4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Suite 100
Seattle, WA  98103
(206) 633-0451 ext. 119
chrisiberle@seattletilth.org
www.seattletilth.org

[volunteer]: Coastal Watershed Institute

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This Summer volunteers are needed to walk Olympic Peninsula beaches in search of forage fish habitat in conjunction with graduate research and associated with the Coastal Watershed Institute.  We are looking at large woody debris and sediments in the Elwha driftcell area, Dungeness bluffs and spit, as well other areas.  Let me know if you have anyone available on weekends starting June 30th through the end of September.  Hiking boots required, lunch provided.  
 
Best regards,
 

Samantha Rich
Natural Resources & Environmental Science
UIUC graduate student
206.660.7655

[volunteer]: Mentor a first year student this autumn

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Interested in being a Mentor for underclassmen? We are seeking 40 committed students!!!

The Mentor Power for Success Program is a dynamic autumn quarter partnership between first-year students (protégés) and continuing UW students (mentors), to help protégés make a successful transition to university life. Mentor students use their knowledge of UW resources and services to guide protégés as they navigate the breathe of what the university has to offer.  (Learn more here: http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/).

Help provide incoming OMA&D EOP students a successful transition to the University of Washington! Get involved and help incoming students explore campus wide resources and opportunities!

We are currently seeking Mentors! If you are:

·         A continuing UW student of sophomore, junior, or senior status

·         A caring and experienced UW student

·         Familiar with UW academic services, campus resources, and/or college life

·         Interested in being a support system for Freshmen and Transfer students as they transition to the UW

Apply to be a Mentor!

Applications are now open — apply today to become a mentor!

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WORK STUDY, VOLUNTEER, CAPSTONE SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY IN ECOLOGY OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

This is an exciting research opportunity for work-study students looking to gain valuable field experience in forest and riverine ecology. The student will be working as part of a study that aims to evaluate how prescribed fire affects riparian vegetation and water quality. The study is located on the eastside of the Cascades outside of Naches, Washington. The student will assist in collecting pre-fire data for 3-6 weeks.  

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Magnuson Park Registration

Pritchard Island Beach Registration

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Volunteer/Intern Position Available

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance is looking for interested individuals to apply for a volunteer position supporting Soundkeeper’s outreach work in the field of pollution prevention education. The position will include work at the Soundkeeper office and possibly in the field. This is a part-time, temporary, unpaid position with no benefits offered. This would be an ideal position for a summer internship for a college student. Click here for full description.

Send a brief cover letter and current resume to Barbara Owens via email to barbara@pugetsoundkeeper.org. Email or call 206-297-7002 with any questions. More information online at http://pugetsoundkeeper.org/.

[volunteer] – Danny Woo Community Garden Volunteer

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During the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2012; the Danny Woo Community Garden will be hosting a variety of seed-to-plate garden education classes for youth from the ages of 4-17. We are looking for volunteers to teach kids and young adults about the process of life that begins with a seed and continues to our dinner plates. Help pass on the knowledge of our elder gardeners to the youth in their community. The class times and dates vary, so please contact us to find one that may fit your schedule. Volunteering may be as little as 2 hours every-other week or as much as multiple 2 hour classes per week. This is a great way to build your experience with garden, environmental, or outdoor education!

Qualifications:

-Basic understanding of organic gardening or the willingness to learn

-Ability to make a consistent time commitment to the class for which you choose to volunteer

-Second language skills a plus but not required

Benefits:

-Contribute to the sustainable agriculture and food justice movements

-Provide kids in an urban area with the opportunity to connect with the natural world and learn to garden

-Gain experience in outdoor education/ garden education

If interested, please contact Rachel Duthler:

rduthler@interimicda.org

(206) 624-1802 x 29

Website: http://dannywookids.blogspot.com/

[volunteer] Mercer Slough volunteer opportunity!

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Mercer Slough is looking for Afterschool Nature Club Volunteers. This position is perfect for anyone interested in a career in Environmental Education!

Start Date: Current Session – March 13 or Spring Session – March 20

Time Commitment: One shift/week for 8-week Nature Club Session

Schedule: Afterschool Nature Club is on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM (additional hours available)

TO APPLY: Email Jackie Wilson at jwilson@pacsci.org with your resume and any questions. (A return email will be sent containing an application for completion.)

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