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West Valley Outdoor Learning Center

The West Valley Outdoor Learning Center’s (WVOLC) mission is to provide opportunities for young people to investigate and learn about the world around them. We believe that through experiences with wildlife and by making connections with their natural environment, young people will gain an appreciation and a deeper understanding of the need for conservation. Currently we reach about 10,000 students in Spokane and neighboring counties through the WVOLC programs. One of our outreach programs is the Hawk and Owl Outreach Talks program which introduces student and adult audiences to the incredible world of raptor adaptations. This program also looks at different roles that specific raptors play as ecological indicators. Critical habitat issues and species of specific concern are also addressed. Students are given opportunities to see live education birds up close and build personal connections to wildlife. The WVOLC is housed on three acres of wooded land with several water features. These water features are used for numerous activities including lessons on water quality testing, aquatic bugs, and aquatic habitats. The WVOLC also participates in a trout in the classroom program in partnership with the West Valley City School. Middle school students raise trout from eggs to fry, then release the trout into our ponds. Once these trout have reached a substantial size they are released into local lakes. This program has been very successful and a great learning opportunity for all students. We are looking for a person who is interested in providing outstanding environmental education programs. This program is ongoing through the school year 2011-2012 and includes a summer program in 2012. Program delivery will occur at the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, in area schools, at specified field locations and in community group forums throughout the Spokane and Eastern Washington area.

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Member Duties : The Environmental Education AmeriCorps member will be asked to provide high quality environmental education program delivery to student groups (K-12) on a daily basis. Member will also be asked to help develop, implement and facilitate service learning projects (environmental focus) for student groups (K-12) in the community. Member will also provide outreach programs to area schools and community groups using fish & wildlife, water quality, forest ecology and other educational resources available through the WVOLC. We are also looking for ways to further development of the WVOLC raptor outreach program. Member will also be required to assist in education animal care and facility maintenance. During summer months member’s responsibilities will be taking care of center animals and providing programs for summer camps and groups as well as summer library shows. This year’s library theme is Night Time.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Environment , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .

Skills :
Communications , Computers/Technology .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
West Valley Outdoor Learning Center

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2011 - 07/15/2012

Work Schedule	Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 25

Program Locations	WASHINGTON

Accepting Applications
From 07/25/2011 To 08/15/2011

Contact	Jami Ostby Marsh
8706 E Upriver Rd
Spokane WA 99003
509-340-1028
jami.ostby@wvsd.com
olc.wvsd.com

Listing ID	42203


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