Opportunities From: Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

FAIRY HOUSE FESTIVAL is Latta Nature Preserve's annual celebration of Nature! We'll create opportunities for kids and families to enjoy the day in the Preserve and experience a little bit of Nature's magic. 

Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks in all aspects of the event, including but not limited to: set-up, clean-up, crafts, games, registration, fairy house building, campfire, obstacle course, etc. Volunteers are needed during 2 shifts: 9:00am-1:00pm or 12:00-4:00pm - you may sign up for either shift or BOTH. Lunch will be provided for Volunteers working both shifts only. Snacks/goody bags for all! 

Please dress for the weather - the Fairy House Festival is a RAIN OR SHINE (or SNOW) event! Many staff and participants wear fairy-themed costumes for this event, so please do so if it makes you happy! Volunteer badges will be provided. 

*Volunteers must be at least age 16! Please also note that adult Volunteers must register and pay for children to attend the Festival (if they are not also Volunteering). 

QUESTIONS? Contact Anjoli.Reynolds@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 980-314-1135

 

Reedy Creek Nature Center maintains a Native Plant Seed Library, providing free native plant seeds to visitors and community members. We use seeds gathered from our own Native Plant Garden as well as seeds from native plants in our area donated by visitors. We need help getting the seeds cleaned, packaged and labeled so they can be set out for visitors to take home and sow.

VOLUNTEERS will clean and process seeds (may involve breaking open seed pods, removing fluff/chaff, etc.), sort them into seed envelopes, label and seal the envelopes, and add an information sheet to each packet. 2 shifts are available for this date: 10am-12:00 and 1pm-3pm - you may sign up for either shift or for both!

This event takes place in the indoor Classroom; all supplies and materials are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. 

QUESTIONS? Contact Kendra.Dixon@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 980-314-1096

Help to maintain the native plant gardens at Quest - Lots of weeding, mulching, watering (if needed) and pruning to make the landscape look great! Early spring dates may include planting as well. Please wear weather appropriate clothing (long pants, garden boots) and bring a pair of gardening gloves if you have them - No experience is necessary! Please bring a refillable water bottle!

QUESTIONS? Contact Kerri Hable at kerri.hable@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-7878 (Quest main line)

Help to maintain the native plant gardens at Quest - Lots of weeding, mulching, watering (if needed) and pruning to make the landscape look great! Early spring dates may include planting as well. Please wear weather appropriate clothing (long pants, garden boots) and bring a pair of gardening gloves if you have them - No experience is necessary! Please bring a refillable water bottle!

QUESTIONS? Contact Kerri Hable at kerri.hable@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-7878 (Quest main line)

Help to maintain the native plant gardens at Quest - Lots of weeding, mulching, watering (if needed) and pruning to make the landscape look great! Spring dates may include planting as well. Please wear weather appropriate clothing (long pants, garden boots) and bring a pair of gardening gloves if you have them - No experience is necessary! Please bring a refillable water bottle!

QUESTIONS? Contact Kerri Hable at kerri.hable@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-7878 (Quest main line)

Help to maintain the native plant gardens at Quest - Lots of weeding, mulching, watering (if needed) and pruning to make the landscape look great! Spring dates may include planting as well. Please wear weather appropriate clothing (long pants, garden boots) and bring a pair of gardening gloves if you have them - No experience is necessary! Please bring a refillable water bottle!

QUESTIONS? Contact Kerri Hable at kerri.hable@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-7878 (Quest main line)

Volunteers who register as Nature Center Assistants may assist in any or all of the following capacities: Animal Care Basic Animal Care (daily) (can be 14+) Water change and/or mist Remove old food & waste Advanced Animal care (1-3 times/week) (must be 18, or have been a prior Basic AC Volunteer for 1 year) Water change, mist, remove old food & waste Animal diet preparation Animal feeding Deep cleaning tanks  Visitor Services (must be 18) Greeting visitors Collecting surveys Maintaining nature center exhibits Maintain loaner program items (fishing poles, backpacks, etc)  Administrative (must be 18) Answer phones/greet visitors during staff meetings Print flyers, make copies  Grounds (can be under 18 with accompanying parent/guardian) Walking trails to remove trash Maintain outdoor play area Maintain gardens Maintain compost bins Refill/clean bird feeders Check/refill kiosks  Docent (weekends & special events) (must be 18) Trained in animal handling and interpretation Impromptu interpretation in & around nature center Campground visits Campfire programs Special events PR tables  Docent (weekdays) (must be 18) Trained in animal handling, school curriculum and interpretation Campground visits Assistance with: School programming at nature center Campfire programs Special events PR tables

Volunteers who register as Nature Center Assistants may assist in any or all of the following capacities: Animal Care Basic Animal Care (daily) (can be 14+) Water change and/or mist Remove old food & waste Advanced Animal care (1-3 times/week) (must be 18, or have been a prior Basic AC Volunteer for 1 year) Water change, mist, remove old food & waste Animal diet preparation Animal feeding Deep cleaning tanks  Visitor Services (must be 18) Greeting visitors Collecting surveys Maintaining nature center exhibits Maintain loaner program items (fishing poles, backpacks, etc)  Administrative (must be 18) Answer phones/greet visitors during staff meetings Print flyers, make copies  Grounds (can be under 18 with accompanying parent/guardian) Walking trails to remove trash Maintain outdoor play area Maintain gardens Maintain compost bins Refill/clean bird feeders Check/refill kiosks  Docent (weekends & special events) (must be 18) Trained in animal handling and interpretation Impromptu interpretation in & around nature center Campground visits Campfire programs Special events PR tables  Docent (weekdays) (must be 18) Trained in animal handling, school curriculum and interpretation Campground visits Assistance with: School programming at nature center Campfire programs Special events PR tables

Volunteers who register as Nature Center Assistants may assist in any or all of the following capacities: Animal Care Basic Animal Care (daily) (can be 14+) Water change and/or mist Remove old food & waste Advanced Animal care (1-3 times/week) (must be 18, or have been a prior Basic AC Volunteer for 1 year) Water change, mist, remove old food & waste Animal diet preparation Animal feeding Deep cleaning tanks  Visitor Services (must be 18) Greeting visitors Collecting surveys Maintaining nature center exhibits Maintain loaner program items (fishing poles, backpacks, etc)  Administrative (must be 18) Answer phones/greet visitors during staff meetings Print flyers, make copies  Grounds (can be under 18 with accompanying parent/guardian) Walking trails to remove trash Maintain outdoor play area Maintain gardens Maintain compost bins Refill/clean bird feeders Check/refill kiosks  Docent (weekends & special events) (must be 18) Trained in animal handling and interpretation Impromptu interpretation in & around nature center Campground visits Campfire programs Special events PR tables  Docent (weekdays) (must be 18) Trained in animal handling, school curriculum and interpretation Campground visits Assistance with: School programming at nature center Campfire programs Special events PR tables

Volunteers who register as Nature Center Assistants may assist in any or all of the following capacities: Animal Care Basic Animal Care (daily) (can be 14+) Water change and/or mist Remove old food & waste Advanced Animal care (1-3 times/week) (must be 18, or have been a prior Basic AC Volunteer for 1 year) Water change, mist, remove old food & waste Animal diet preparation Animal feeding Deep cleaning tanks  Visitor Services (must be 18) Greeting visitors Collecting surveys Maintaining nature center exhibits Maintain loaner program items (fishing poles, backpacks, etc)  Administrative (must be 18) Answer phones/greet visitors during staff meetings Print flyers, make copies  Grounds (can be under 18 with accompanying parent/guardian) Walking trails to remove trash Maintain outdoor play area Maintain gardens Maintain compost bins Refill/clean bird feeders Check/refill kiosks  Docent (weekends & special events) (must be 18) Trained in animal handling and interpretation Impromptu interpretation in & around nature center Campground visits Campfire programs Special events PR tables  Docent (weekdays) (must be 18) Trained in animal handling, school curriculum and interpretation Campground visits Assistance with: School programming at nature center Campfire programs Special events PR tables