Mobile Outreach & Youth Outdoors Volunteers

Mobile Outreach Assistant

Volunteers support Mobile Outreach by assisting with family educational programs such as Lunch & Learn, Urban Line Dancing and African Drum Circles. Mobile Outreach Assistants also support Naturetracks and EcoExplorers outreach programs.

Requirements

  • Age: 18 and older
  • Time Commitment: 10 hours a year to remain an active CMP volunteer
  • Ability to appropriately interact with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds
  • Encourage a positive and welcoming environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with events both indoors and outdoors
  • Encourage participation in activities
  • Assist with set-up and breakdown of events

Youth Outdoors Outing Assistant

Volunteers support Youth Outdoors as outings assistants, helping young adventurers learn new skills and discover nature.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Age: 18 and older
  • Time Commitment: 10 hours a year to remain an active CMP volunteer
  • Ability to appropriately interact with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds
  • Willingness to participate in and learn outdoor recreation skills, such as hiking, fishing and canoeing
  • Demonstrated passion for the outdoors, which includes the ability and interest to encourage youth involvement in the activities

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with outings, activities and events provided by Youth Outdoors
  • Assist with preparation, presentation and clean-up of programs, equipment, supplies and food
  • Encourage a personal connection with the natural world
  • Model appropriate behaviors for a safe and educational learning experience as well as for the respect and care of natural resources
  • Respond to hazardous situations or potentially unsafe conditions by taking appropriate corrective actions and keeping Youth Outdoors staff informed