EXTERNAL Volunteer Opportunities Spring 2016 Updated: February 2016 SCHOOL PROGRAMS Marine Educator Wetlab Grade K 12 Programs (English Only) Program Coordinator(s): Dana Turner and Laura van Doormaal, Curriculum Programs Coordinators Teaching visitors (students in Grades K-12) about marine life local to BC and the major Participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated High level of professionalism and commitment; Experience/patience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with children Interest in marine biology Strong English oral communications skills Second language an asset Prior knowledge of marine life and environments and previous experience in marine animal handling and care is an asset but not necessary - training will be provided Adults (19+) Must be willing to team teach with other volunteers Must be able to follow animal handling protocols Must be flexible to the logistical needs of the coordinator 1 weekly shift of four hours Min. 50 hour commitment March end of June 2016 Indoors in wetlab and galleries Tuesday Friday; 9:00am 1:00pm or 10:45am 2:45pm Sunday March 6, 2016 OR Saturday March 12, 2016; 8:30am 4:30pm (Core and Marine Educator training)
Friday March 18 OR Tuesday March 22 OR Wednesday March 23 OR Thursday March 24; 10:00am 2:00pm Designated shift time one week only, week beginning Tuesday March 29, 2016 Date Volunteers Start: Week of March 29, 2016 Marine Educator Wetlab Grade K 12 Programs (Bilingual) Program Coordinator(s): Celine Modschiedler Curriculum Programs Coordinator Teaching visitors (students in Grades K-12) about marine life local to BC and the major Participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals must be able to speak both French and English fluently Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated High level of professionalism and commitment; Experience/patience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with children Interest in marine biology Strong English oral communications skills Prior knowledge of marine life and environments and previous experience in marine animal handling and care is an asset but not necessary - training will be provided Adults (19+) Must be willing to team teach with other volunteers Must be able to follow animal handling protocols Must be flexible to the logistical needs of the coordinator 1 weekly shift of four hours Min. 50 hour commitment March end of June 2016 Indoors in wetlab and galleries Monday; 9:00am 1:00pm or 10:45am 2:45pm Sunday March 6, 2016 OR Saturday March 12, 2016; 8:30am 4:30pm (Core and Marine Educator training) Monday March 21, 2016; 9:30am 2:30pm (Program training) Date Volunteers Start: Week of March 28, 2016
Aquatic Adventures Frogs (K Grade 3) Teaching visitors (students in Grades K-3) about marine life local to BC and the major Participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals Setting up and cleaning up learning stations Leading small groups of children through stations Teaching small children in an age appropriate way Handling live animals and props Puppeteering Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated High level of professionalism and commitment; Experience/patience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with children Strong English oral communications skills, Second language an asset Comfortable with groups of small children (ages 4-9) Must be 15+ 1 weekly shift of four hours Min. 50 hour commitment March end of June 2016 Vancouver Aquarium classrooms Monday or Tuesday; 9:30am 2:30pm Tuesday March 29, 2016 or Monday April 4, 2016; 9:30am 2:30pm Date Volunteers Start: April 5; 2016 Aventures Aquatiques Grenouilles (K Grade 3, French Programming)
Teaching visitors (students in Grades K-3) about marine life local to BC and the major Participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals Setting up and cleaning up learning stations Leading small groups of children through stations Teaching small children in an age appropriate way Handling live animals and props Puppeteering Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated High level of professionalism and commitment; Experience/patience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with children Strong English oral communications skills Strong French oral communication skills Comfortable with groups of small children (ages 4-9) Must be 15+ Must be bilingual French - English 1 weekly shift of four hours Min. 50 hour commitment March end of June 2016 Vancouver Aquarium classrooms Wednesday; 9:30am 2:00pm Wednesday March 30, 2016; 9:30am 2:00pm Date Volunteers Start: April 6; 2016 Les Mammifères Marins (K Grade 3, French Programming) Teaching visitors (students in Grades K-3) about marine life local to BC and the major
Participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals Setting up and cleaning up learning stations Leading small groups of children through stations Teaching small children in an age appropriate way in both French and English Handling live animals and props Puppeteering Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated High level of professionalism and commitment; Experience/patience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with children Strong English oral communications skills Strong French oral communication skills Comfortable with groups of small children (ages 4-9) Must be 15+ Must be bilingual French - English 1 weekly shift of four hours Min. 50 hour commitment March end of June 2016 Vancouver Aquarium classrooms Tuesday; 9:30am 2:00pm Tuesday March 29, 2016; 9:30am 2:00pm Date Volunteers Start: April 5; 2016 Sea Sensations (K Grade 3) Teaching visitors (students in Grades K-3) about marine life local to BC and the major Participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals Setting up and cleaning up learning stations
Leading small groups of children through stations Teaching small children in an age appropriate way Handling live animals and props Puppeteering Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated High level of professionalism and commitment; Experience/patience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with children Strong English oral communications skills, second language an asset Comfortable with groups of small children (ages 4-9) Must be 15+ 1 weekly shift of four hours Min. 50 hour commitment March end of June 2016 Vancouver Aquarium classrooms Wednesday, Thursday or Friday; 9:30am 2:00pm Wednesday March 30 OR Thursday March 31 OR Friday April 1, 2016; 9:30am 2:00pm Date Volunteers Start: Week beginning April 5; 2016 Marine Educator Ecology Field School Program Coordinator(s): Stephanie Chong, Curriculum Programs Coordinator Attending all relevant training and program development sessions Helping with set-up, take-down, and preparation of supplies Independently facilitating engaging activities with small groups of participants Modelling proper beach etiquette including how to safely handle marine plants and animals Modeling what a good conservation and beach comber ethic looks like Exploring and discovering a series of themes with students
Experience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with young students Experience working with kids while outdoors as asset Interest in marine biology, teaching, working with children, or any combination thereof Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated High level of professionalism and commitment Strong English oral communications skills Second language an asset but not required 1 weekly shift March end of June 2016 Field based: outside, beach/ coastline Wednesday OR Thursday; 9:00am 12:00pm OR 12:15pm 3:00pm Wednesday March 23 OR Thursday March 24, 2016; 9:30am 3:00pm Date Volunteers Start: Week beginning April 6; 2016