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Environmental Education Internships
Description: WaterWays is an outdoor education program (located at Lake Solano Regional Park) for upper elementary school students designed to build understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of Putah Creek and its natural, physical, and cultural resources. Under direction of WaterWays Coordinator and education staff, Interns assist in leading field site activities, occasional classroom and after school visits, and family programs. Interns help with field trip set up and take down and participate in team reflection sessions. Interns learn about age-appropriate standards-based environmental education as well as non-formal and community education methods. Opportunity to help design, develop, and test hands-on fun field station activities, learning kits, classroom activities, or family-oriented activities. Interns are encouraged to take on more responsibility as year progresses. Transcript notation available; Internship units may be possible.
Qualifications: Experience in informal or outdoor education, interpretation, teaching youth, or leading school tours. Some coursework or background in biology, ecology, nature and culture, or related environmental sciences. Interest and enthusiasm in engaging youth in understanding and appreciating the natural environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Requires car or willingness to car pool to site (20 miles). Must be available mornings (8 am -1 pm) on Tuesdays and/or Fridays (5-10 hours/week). May require background check. CPR/first aid and Spanish language a plus. Involves physical activity and some lifting.
Information: This is an unpaid internship (volunteer position). Undergraduate and graduate students and all majors are welcome. Outdoor Education Interns will work 5-10 hours a week from September - December 2007. Continuation through winter and spring quarter is likely.
To Apply: Email erevans@ucdavis.edu a brief resume with a cover letter confirming your availability 8am - 1pm Tuesdays and/or Fridays. Describe your experience working with school-aged youth in outdoor education settings and state why you are interested in the internship
Winter & Spring 2010 Science Education Outreach Program Internships
About the Internship: Join us leading outdoor education field trips in the Putah Creek watershed at Lake Solano Park for 4th-6th grade school children. Also participate in our school-aged youth programs at schools and after-school sites. These experiences build knowledge and encourage water conservation and environmental stewardship in youth. Learn effective ways to share knowledge and the excitement of learning. Team with other students to design interactive activities. Other options include helping develop our activity kits for classes, fieldtrips, and/or the general public. Have some evaluation experience? Help us with that too. Benefits include units, teamwork, career skills, and on-site experience working with youth.
Logistics and Requirements: Class meets Fridays 2 - 4 pm. Field trips take place on Friday mornings. School and after-school visits schedules TBA. Car pooling is arranged. A short reflective paper is required. Receive 2 units of EDU 192 or EDU 92. More units available for more work. (1 unit = 30 hrs/qtr). No formal training is required and all majors are welcome.
Future Opportunities: Our Environmental Eduction programs continue year-round reaching school children, families, and the general public. You can continue with us for units or as a volunteer.