Boyce Thompson Arboretum Is Looking For An Education Host Volunteer In Arizona

Do you love working with kids? Would you like to make a difference for our future generations? Apply to be an Education Host Volunteer for Boyce Thompson Arboretum! As an Education Host Volunteer, you will lead field trips for K-12 students and run a weekly Nature Play activity. Boyce Thompson Arboretum (BTA), an independent non-profit organization, is located just outside of Phoenix, Arizona. At 343 acres, it is the largest and oldest botanical garden in the state of Arizona and holds a collection of more than 20,000 plants from around the world.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primary duty: Learning field trip curricula and leading field trip groups for pre-K to high school aged children
• Hosts work 20 hours/week (40 hours/site) or 30 hours/week for single occupancy
• Facilitate Nature Play activities for children
• Assist with educational special events
• Lead educational tours for school groups
• Develop nature and science-based activities for youth/families
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of activities
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dual occupancy applications will be prioritized (2 volunteers per site)
• Available October 1st, 2026 – April 30th, 2027
• High energy, up-beat personality
• Nature-lover
• Works well in a team and individually
• Flexible and able to “go with the flow”
• Interpretation experience

Full hook-ups. RV site. Free laundry and shower facilities onsite. 50-watt electrical and septic.
Pet friendly.
Website: https://btarboretum.org
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