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Estuary Center Aide
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Otter Point Creek
Job Description
Estuary Center Aides are the heart of the Anita C. Leight
Estuary Center. As an Estuary Center Aide, you will become
involved in the daily functions of the Center and will ensure
the Center’s smooth operations. Estuary Center Aides get all
the behind the scenes action, learn about what is going on at
the Center first-hand, and have the chance to enjoy volunteer
benefits and training.
Volunteer Commitment:
Estuary Center Aides are needed year round and normally work a
set shift. Most Aides work, on average, at least one shift per
month (additional shifts are available according to the calendar
schedule). Some take a certain day/time each month and others
are "floaters".
Shifts:
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. - this shift can be shortened if necessary
(The Center is only open to the public on weekends, so no weekday shifts are currently available.)
Minimum Qualifications:
All volunteers age 16 and older are encouraged to become Estuary Center Aides.
This position requires public contact, answering phones, greeting visitors and
has no specific physical requirements.
Sample Tasks:
The main responsibility is to handle the front desk.
- answering the phone
- registering people for programs
- greeting and directing visitors
- selling items from the front desk
- answering visitor questions and offering information or suggestions
- clip and file articles for Resource Room
- assist with program preparations
- organize files
- fold newsletters, brochures, etc.
- create artwork for flyers, exhibits, etc.
- assist Naturalist with special projects
Training & Benefits:
Aides receive training on how to perform their tasks and supplemental
training to increase general knowledge of our site. There are many
benefits to becoming an *“active volunteer” at the Anita C. Leight
Estuary Center, including seasonal volunteer appreciation trips, the
annual volunteer dinner, skill and resume development, meeting new people,
and let’s not forget spending time in a natural place (to mention just a few).
*Please note: “Active volunteer” status is reached when you volunteer at least
10 times a year.
How to Become a Volunteer:
First, fill out a volunteer interest form and return it to the Anita C.
Leight Estuary Center located at 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD 21009
or by fax at 410-612-1690. Second, contact Shanna Jay, Park Manager, at
410-612-1688 to schedule an interview or e-mail aclec@harfordcountymd.gov.
The interview is designed to help determine which volunteer opportunities
will best suit both your needs and the current openings at the Estuary Center.
Please remember the needs of our volunteer programs change so we may not always
have openings in all program areas.
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