The Children's Nature Institute
 
  
 

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
Volunteer Newsletters

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Video files*:
  • Whale Rescued on Whale Watch (home video of the whale freed from a net by LA County Lifeguards during our 20th Anniversary whale watch, 2-26-05)

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