Volunteers

Volunteer Help at Boxerwood

Contact: Elise Sheffield, Education Steward, education@boxerwood.org

Volunteers are very appreciated at Boxerwood! Without their help, it would be impossible to teach children in small groups and get all the other necessary work done. A valuable volunteer is one who is committed to Boxerwood’s environmental mission and who takes his or her responsibility seriously. The most helpful volunteer is one who can work at least 3 hours a week and sticks to a schedule. Devoted volunteers can expect to learn and have fun at a very special place.

Potential Responsibilities

Garden Projects *
·   maintain and develop the trail system
·    tree and landscape care – mulch, water, weed, plant, prune and label plants
·   educate the public about the benefits of and care for trees
·    maintain and develop wildlife habitat
·    create new places for children’s exploration and delight
·   help with our efforts to preserve natural resources

Informal Instruction  *
·    research, prepare, and maintain informational signs and learning stations in the Gardens (for self-guided tours)
·    update and create new website material
·    use the internet to research topics

Administrative Responsibilities *
· write creative pieces for newsletter, newspaper or brochures
· help with office chores - type, make signs, prepare mailings, run errands

Direct Instruction – Environmental Education and Horticulture **
·   work with local school-aged children and their classroom teachers
·    learn hands-on teaching strategies
·    research and prepare materials for lessons
·    implement nature study lesson plans in accordance with state standards
·    lead musical, art, dance, or drama activities
·    teach horticulture lessons to adults
·    lead adult visitors on guided tours of Boxerwood

* Contact Sharon Schinstock (sschinstock@comcast.net or volunteers@boxerwood.org)
** Contact Elise Sheffield (education@boxerwood.org)