Volunteer Training: Introduction to Volunteering with PVAS Youth Education Programs

  • Volunteer
Cool Spring Nature Preserve: 1469 Lloyd Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA
Zoom
Oct 09 2025
Free volunteer registration
Free Program
  1. Thu3:00 - 4:00 pm

Description

Join us for our Youth Programs Assistant Introduction Training—your first step toward making a lasting impact on young learners!

This hybrid training will be offered live over Zoom and in person at Cool Spring Preserve, and will also be recorded for those unable to attend. If you’d like a direct link to the recording, please email [email protected].
This introductory session is designed for all current and prospective Youth Programs Assistants—whether you’re brand new or returning for another season. Together, we’ll explore:

  • The benefits of environmental education and experiential learning
  • Volunteer opportunities with our youth programs
  • Best practices for group management
  • Engaging teaching tips with an emphasis on asking questions
  • Strategies for handling participant behavior
  • Volunteer responsibilities and next steps

This training is required for all Youth Programs Assistants, even if you’ve volunteered before. It’s a great way to refresh your skills and ensure you’re up to date on best practices as the school year begins. Afterward, you’ll complete an open-book self-paced quiz to reinforce your learning.
This training is a one-time requirement and does not cover specific curricula. Follow-up, in-person trainings will be held for activity-specific opportunities, including 4th Grade Watershed Field Trips and Animal Ambassador education programs.

 

 

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 

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Class dates

10/09/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be 18 years to 120 years old.

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 1

Registration period

Registration starts on 09/16/2025 and ends on 10/09/2025.

In-person location

Cool Spring Nature Preserve: 1469 Lloyd Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA

Online location

Zoom