Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

The Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) seeks a friendly and adaptable individual to join
its team in a dynamic volunteer position engaging the public onsite at their indoor/outdoor Monona campus. ALNC is now looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with weekday and/or weekend reception desk staffing. Activities focus on greeting visitors, accepting mail and deliveries, assisting our community in-person and via phone and email, and helping grow the ALNC community.

Time Commitment and Details:

The Community Engagement Volunteer is a committed part-time volunteer position. Shifts generally run for 2-4 hours between 9 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday and/or 10 am - 2 pm on weekends with occasional opportunities to stay later or arrive earlier if needed (dependent on availability). Minimum of 2 shifts per month at a minimum of 2 hours per shift. Opportunities: Become experienced building relationships with the public while supporting a non-profit environmental education center on acres of restored prairie, wetland, and woodland habitat; become familiar with a wide range of interpretive materials; gain hospitality experience working with public visitors of all ages.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Be a friendly face to ALNC visitors and community members. Oversee public areas; troubleshoot, upkeep, and answer questions
as needed. Assist with administrative and customer service duties, visitor information and main phone line operation. Re-stock, tidy, and maintain public areas. Other duties such as creating teaching supplies or field guides, supporting educational programming, assisting with building and grounds tasks, etc. depending on interest, skills and schedule. This position will interact with staff across the organization and report to the Director of Community Engagement.

Requirements and Qualifications:

At least 18 years of age. Interest in nature preferred. Comfort in following written instructions and procedures. Superior customer service skills; cheerful, positive, open attitude, good sense of humor, and ability to interact with people of all ages. Flexibility and creativity; organization skills and ability to multi-task and problem-solve. Ability to manage own schedule and work well in a team environment with other staff. Reliable transportation to ALNC. Computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.) Must pass background check.

ALNC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equitable environmental education for children, their teachers, and families. In addition to public exhibits and grounds, ALNC offers varied educational programs, runs a Nature Preschool, hosts public and private events, and organizes Nature Net, a consortium of environmental education providers in southern Wisconsin.

We are in need of some supplies to keep children active and engaged in the outdoors all winter long! Items are linked below and can be purchased from any retailer as long as it is the exact item (unless otherwise noted).

Items can be dropped off or shipped to the Aldo Leopold Nature Center at 330 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI 53716. Thank you for your support in keeping kids engaged with nature!

Bucket of Scat

Bubble Solution (any large bottle of non toxic bubble solution works) 

Construction Paper (any 9"x12" construction paper works)

Sidewalk Chalk (any large sidewalk chalk works)

Magnifier Loupes

Sensory Chew Necklaces

Children's Snow Suits (Size 6/7, 8/9, 10/11, and 12/13 in colors yellow or navy)

Stonz Mittens (sizes 5/6 or 7+ in colors black or gray)

Supply Wagons for Educators

Sunprint Kits