Volunteers needed for Cornell Lab of Ornithology Kid’s Discover the Trail (KDT)
programs this spring!
During the month of May, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology welcomes over 800 5th
grade students from across Tompkins County. Volunteers lead students on a
biodiversity walk in the morning, followed by a post-lunch rotation of stations
focused on bioacoustics and bird identification.
What is required of KDT volunteers?
* Volunteers must be 18 years or older, be available to attend the
trainings, and lead a minimum of 4 programs. Programs run from 9am – 1:15pm
during the month of May.
* Volunteers should have experience working with youth and an interest in
birds, plants, and natural history. You don’t need to be an expert! We’ll
provide a thorough training.
Volunteer Schedule:
* February-March: Sign volunteer forms, undergo a background check (for
working with minors), take a short online course.
* April: Attend volunteer training and sign up for program dates.
* Returning volunteers can expect one half-day of training to review the
program.
* New volunteers should plan to attend two half-day trainings.
* All volunteers should plan on attending a final practice walk in late
April.
* May: Help run programs! We expect 15 program dates between May 1 – June 1
(exact dates TBA). Volunteer shifts are 9:00 am – 1:15 pm, for as many programs
as you choose to sign up for (4 minimum). New volunteers shadow / assist for
their first two programs.
Interested? Have questions? Please contact Chelsea Benson for more information
cben...@cornell.edu.
Thanks,
Sarah
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Sarah K Wagner (she/her)
PhD
Public Information Specialist
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
sk...@cornell.edu
sarahkwagner.com<http://www.sarahkwagner.com/>
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