Wildlife Habitats Docents give tours to groups visiting the Museum in which they perform live animal presentations with informational talks followed by tours of the Museum's live animal collection in the Wildlife Habitats. Docents love the joy children experience when they learn about the animals. We have one docent who has volunteered for 30 years.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead tours of our Wildlife Habitats and beautiful walk-through Aviary for school groups, age Pre-K through 5th grade.

• Give other tours to adult groups on occasion.
  
  
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Outgoing, personable and able to relate to children.
• Able to speak in public and work in a non-classroom situation.
• Interest in natural history and the environment.
• Reliable, flexible, energetic.
  
  
TIME COMMITMENT:

• Opportunity to develop teaching skills.
• Opportunity to obtain hands-on training with the Museum's educational animal collection.
• Special discount on family membership ($25 instead of $65)
• 10% discount in the Museum Store.
• Free admission to Coyote Point Recreation Area.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Coyote Point Museum For Environmental Education

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Children (5-12)

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Animals & Environment Children & Youth

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Public Speaking Tour Guide / Docent Teaching

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Contact Person:
Lee Cauble, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)


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Address:


1651 Coyote Point Drive San Mateo, CA 94401-1097 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.coyoteptmuseum.org

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