Are you a hard worker?

Do you enjoy interacting with the public?

Would you like to expand your knowledge of wild and domestic animals?

Then the WNC Nature Center Junior Naturalist Program may be for you! This program utilizes committed and enthusiastic youth to help staff several of our most popular exhibit areas including: Appalachian Station, Educational Farm Petting Area and The Beauty of Butterflies!

Please read the following criteria carefully to find out if you are eligible for this program before filling out and submitting the application.

Qualifications to become a Junior Naturalist:

• Be between 12 and 15 years of age on June 12, 2010
  
• Submit a completed application (First year applicants must include two letters of recommendation) and a completed Parent Liability Release Form by April 16, 2010.
  
• Complete a two day orientation course
• Provide a minimum of 35 hours of service during the summer
• Contribute $20 to cover costs of t-shirt and program materials
  
• Have reliable transportation to and from the Nature Center
• Have the ability to be punctual, courteous, dependable, and trustworthy
• Be willing to follow the rules of the Nature Center and this program
• Have an enthusiastic attitude and plan to have fun!

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION SHEET ON THIS PROGRAM TO MAKE SURE YOU QUALIFY  TO APPLY.

READ FIRST (information sheet)

at (828) 298–5600 ext. 320.

Student volunteers were very informative.
B. family  Mulberry, FL