VOLUNTEER - EDUCATION

EXHIBIT INTERPRETER (Y,A)

Responsible to: Education Department

Area of Responsibility: Help the public learn about over 55 species of animals and the fascinating culture and history of the Lake Champlain Basin in the only aquarium in Vermont! Develop skills in working with people of all ages as you help interpret our exhibit galleries, discovery spaces and live animals. Volunteers help bring the exhibits alive for the visitors, interpret our marine invertebrates in our Champlain Sea Tide Pool and occasionally present live animal demonstrations.

Length of Commitment: Three months; at least two shifts/month

Qualifications: Volunteers must enjoy working with visitors of all ages, be excited about learning and have an interest in sharing their enthusiasm with others. They must also enjoy working with a close team of volunteers, youth and staff and have an outgoing and cheerful demeanor. Experience in working with children and families a plus.

Comments: Training will be provided.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN RESOURCE ROOM ASSISTANTS

Responsible To: Lake Champlain Basin Program Staff

Area of Responsibility: The Lake Champlain Resource Room is an important link between the activities and exhibits within ECHO and opportunities throughout the Basin. Operated by the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) in coordination with ECHO, the Resource Room provides a Lake library, childrens' books and activities, exhibits, and three computer kiosks. Helping the public access stewardship opportunities on the Lake is also an important focus of the room. Please visit www.lcbp.org to learn more about the LCBP.

Length of Commitment: Three months; at least two shifts/month

Qualifications: Volunteers must enjoy working with visitors of all ages, be excited about learning and have an interest in sharing their enthusiasm with others. An interest in Lake Champlain issues and stewardship is important as well. Opportunities within the Resource Room include helping the public access Lake information, helping children with hands-on activities, filing and cataloging information, and helping the public with basic computer use, such as the using the internet. They must also enjoy working with a close team of volunteers, youth and staff.

Comments: Training will be provided.

INTERESTED?

Print and complete a Volunteer Application and return to:

Becca Rimmel, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401

Or call 802-864-1848 ext. 116 or email brimmel@echovermont.org for more information.

KEY

Y=Youth Volunteer Opportunity (16-17 years)
A=Position open to 18yrs and above