Art Education Counselor
Location: Topsfield, MA
Lead art activities and act as a counselor in a natural history day camp for children ages 7 to 11. The camp emphasizes group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Develop art lessons using field, forest, and wetland habitats on a wildlife sanctuary.
Qualifications:
- Education: B.A. or B.S. in early childhood education or related education degree with appropriate work experience.
- Experience in leading art activities and translating them into a camp setting.
- Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
- Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
- American Red Cross First Aid and Community CPR Certification.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., August 13 – 24, 2012. Compensation and Benefits: Salary starting at $12.00/hour
To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Scott Santino, Camp Director
ssantino@massaudubon.org
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983
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Ipswich River offers a variety of exciting volunteer opportunities and internships for people of all interests and experience levels. Volunteers are valued members of the Mass Audubon team and provide an important link to our local communities. Whether you have a lifetime interest in nature or are just getting started, Ipswich River has a place for you. Minimum age for volunteers is 14 unless otherwise noted.
If you are interested in learning more about any of the following volunteer opportunities, please contact our volunteer coordinator:
Susan Baeslack
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
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Audubon Nature Festival
Location: Topsfield, MA
Sunday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Our annual Audubon Nature Festival will be held on Sunday, June 3. We are seeking volunteers to participate in committees to help with fundraising, publicity, programming, and food. We will also need people to donate baked goods for our bake sale, and, of course, to help on the day of the event with admissions, parking cars, food sales, assisting with children’s activities, and much more.
To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Susan Baeslack, Volunteer Coordinator
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
(978) 887-9264
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Gardeners
Location: Topsfield, MA
If you are a gardener who has a few hours to spare each week, and would like to help care for our backyard bird habitat and butterfly gardens, we would love your help. Familiarity with organic gardening methods and native plants is preferred. Our small gardening group meets on Tuesday mornings April through October to work together in the gardens.
To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Susan Baeslack, Volunteer Coordinator
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
(978) 887-9264
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Office Assistant
Location: Topsfield, MA
Help out in our friendly, informal, but busy office. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist our office staff on weekends (particularly on Sundays). You should be detail-oriented and have previous experience in dealing with the public. Computer experience and familiarity with the sanctuary is a plus. Training provided.
To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Susan Baeslack, Volunteer Coordinator
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
(978) 887-9264
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Plant Divisions Needed for Audubon Nature Festival Plant Sale
Location: Topsfield, MA
If you would be willing to pot up some divisions from your perennials in the spring to donate to our Audubon Nature Festival plant sale, please contact Sue Baeslack. We’ll send you a reminder as the gardening season approaches, along with a list of plants we are looking for.
To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Susan Baeslack, Volunteer Coordinator
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
(978) 887-9264
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Trail Restoration Projects
Location: Topsfield, MA
Thanks to grants from REI and the H.E. Thompson Foundation, we will be able to restore two trails this spring and summer. The Rockery Trail, one of our most popular trails, is wet and prone to continuing erosion due to a layer of clay just beneath the surface. To remedy this, we will place crushed stone on the trail and use hemlock ACQ pressure-treated ties to cut in steps along the steepest part.
The other trail we will be working on is the Innermost Trail boardwalk, which was damaged in the Mother’s Day storm of 2006, when four feet of water topped the boardwalk. The warped boards will be replaced and parts of the structure rebuilt.
If you can assist on weekdays (Monday through Friday) on either project, please contact us for more information.
To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Susan Baeslack, Volunteer Coordinator
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
(978) 887-9264
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