LA kids need you!
There are THREE WAYS to share
your love of nature!
1) Become a DOCENT and lead nature walks!
do·cent [doh-suhnt] -noun. 1. A person who
is a knowledgeable guide. 2. A trained Volunteer Walk Leader for The Children's
Nature Institute. 3. A really amazing person willing to share his or her love
of nature with newborns through 8-year-olds in Los Angeles County by leading
nature walks, filled with fun activities and discovery! LEARN
MORE
2) Act as a DOCENT ASSISTANT during CNI's various
nature walks.
do·cent as·sis·tant
[doh-suhnt uh-sis-tuhnt] -noun. 1. Volunteers who walk with the Docent
at the front of the group and lead at least one nature activity during the walk.
2. Wow! That sounds like fun! LEARN MORE
3) Act as a CHAPERONE during CNI's various nature
walks.
chap·er·one [shap-uh-rohn] -noun. A
volunteer who stays at the back of the group during a nature walk to make sure
everyone stays on the trail! LEARN MORE
INTERESTED? Volunteering
for CNI is a fun way to discover and explore natural areas throughout
LA County and to share your love of nature with young
children! Give us a call today: (310) 860-9484 or email us at info@childrensnatureinstitute.org
You can also download a volunteer application and fax it to 310-860-9019 or mail it to CNI,
2600 Franklin Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Train to become a nature walk leader! Learn more
- Assist on nature walks. No training necessary.
- Volunteer at the CNI office (a great way to fulfill community service hours
for college, high school and middle school students)
- Donate your professional service
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FOR WALK LEADERS
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