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Nature Center Volunteers

Teen Volunteers & Day Camp Staff at the Nature Center

Volunteers make fun and have fun at The Tacoma Nature Center. How can you get involved?

 Parks Appreciation Day Volunteer Crew With Bags at the Nature Center HABITAT RESTORATION WORK - STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Help maintain the trails and grounds at the Tacoma Nature Center. They may trim vegetation, plant native plantings, remove non-native species or maintain our planting beds and gardens. Picking up litter and other miscellaneous tasks also may be part of the job.  Special projects may be available based on the abilities and interests of volunteers.
  • Stewardship Flyer 2013
  • All work parties are from 9:00am—noon
  • No application needed for these work parties - just sign in when you arrive.
 Kids and Adult Explore Nature Center Trails

VOLUNTEER NATURALISTS
Help lead tours and programs at the Tacoma Nature Center. All that is required is a love of nature and a desire to share it with others. We provide training and a manual to help you along with mentor docents eager to share what they know. Most programs occur between 9am and 3pm, Tuesday through Saturday.  Volunteer Naturalists may also choose to participate in Birthday Party Program presentation and Outreach presentations.

 

 Nature Center Volunteer and Kid on Beach SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Help plan and prepare for special events, set-up or clean-up event and assist visitors during the event.  Most events occur at the Tacoma Nature Center, but some take place at other Metro Parks sites.  Events occur mainly on Saturdays, but occasional weeknight opportunities also exist.  No special training or commitment required.
 Nature Center Volunteer Teaching About Plankton

TEEN VOLUNTEERS
The Tacoma Nature Center has volunteer opportunities for teens ages 13 and older. Teen volunteers, after a training session, help with a variety of tasks. Duties may include leading games and hikes at nature camps, assisting staff at family events, stewardship projects, and light animal care. Teen volunteers must have permission from parent(s) or guardian(s) before volunteering. Some students are able to receive extra credit for school or use the experience to fulfill project requirements. It's a great way to learn while making a difference to help our natural community. Summer 2013 teen volunteer slots are all filled, please try earlier next year (February/March).