Do you want to spend time outdoors this summer, helping kids explore and enjoy the natural world? Do you want to foster a love of the outdoors? Volunteer with the UW Arboretum's Earth Focus Day Camp!
Assistant Naturalists must be 14 years of age or older.
Volunteers are needed to help the staff educators at the Arboretum's Earth Focus Day Camp in June, July, and August. Prospective assistant naturalists should enjoy interacting with children, have an interest in nature, and be excited and enthusiastic about participating in outdoor games, art, and music. Ability to deal with mosquitoes, hot weather, melting popsicles, and occasional crying a plus. Morning and afternoon shifts available.
The shifts are one-week long, either mornings (8:30am to Noon) or afternoon (Noon to 3:30pm), Monday-Friday of a camp session.
All volunteers must attend an orientation session before volunteering. All adult volunteers must undergo a criminal background check before being accepted as volunteers with Earth Focus Day Camp.
Read more about the Assistant Naturalist role on our Volunteer Roles page. Send an inquiry for details on the schedule and application process.
