AmeriCorps Volunteer Services Assistant

Position Summary: The AmeriCorps Volunteer Services Assistant will work closely and collaboratively with the Manager of Volunteer Engagement to facilitate volunteer activities at The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey. 

The heart of The Peregrine Fund’s education program is our Interpretive Center where visitors have the opportunity to meet live raptors from around the world. The Interpretive Center provides a unique experience that engages the public about the importance of science and conservation. The Volunteer Services Assistant ensures that environmental education programs are sufficiently staffed with volunteers.

The Volunteer Services Assistant is an active member of the Education team and provides direct conservation education to the public. We aim to help visitors better understand concepts in raptor biology, ecology, and conservation as it relates to our mission, and there is much opportunity to learn from our guests and from each other. The Volunteer Services Assistant will engage in the practice of interpretation alongside our staff and volunteers.

Member Duties:

Volunteer Program 

• Support recruitment of volunteers
• Support the onboarding of new volunteers
• Support the scheduling of Interpretive Center volunteers
• Support volunteers during daily operations and during special events
• Support volunteer communications and distribution of training tools
• Support the development, promotion, scheduling, and conducting of volunteer training
• Support the implementation of awards and recognition for retention of volunteers
• Support management of volunteer database
• Develop professional networks and an understanding of the volunteer administration field

Education

• Answer general questions and engage the visiting public about conservation issues
• Work with Education team to coordinate volunteer involvement for outreach opportunities 
• Participate in the planning and coordinating of events throughout the year
• Perform a variety of operational tasks at the Center as needed (Point, Docent, Tour Guide)