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Master Naturalist volunteers play a critical role in teaching Utah teachers about the natural world, so they can take that knowledge back to their classrooms. By providing logistical support to the Utah Master Naturalist program, they provide seamless and memorable experiences to educators, helping them to make lasting connections between natural history, current scientific research, and their classroom curricula.
Master Naturalist volunteers play a critical role in teaching Utah teachers about the natural world, so they can take that knowledge back to their classrooms. By providing logistical support to the Utah Master Naturalist program, they provide seamless and memorable experiences to educators, helping them to make lasting connections between natural history, current scientific research, and their classroom curricula.
Department: School Outreach Programs
Supervisor: Glynis Bawden, School Outreach and Teacher Professional Development Manager
What they do:
What they do:
Master Naturalist volunteers work with NHMU educators, in collaboration with the Utah Master Naturalist program, to provide an opportunity for Utah public and charter school teachers to learn more about Utah's unique and beautiful ecosystems. Volunteers in this program drive participants in Museum vehicles to workshop sites (on dirt roads), cook and prepare meals for participants, and set up and break down camp as necessary. Volunteers also work with staff before the workshop weekend to help with logistics and supply shopping. NHMU’s Master Naturalist Workshops are typically weekend-long commitments.
Learn more about the Utah Master Naturalist program here: https://extension.usu.edu/utahmasternaturalist/about.
Training Required:
Master Naturalist volunteers need to acquire a food handler’s permit.
Complete Defensive Driver training.
Master Naturalist volunteers will be encouraged to obtain wilderness first aid training.
Shift times:
There are three Master Naturalist workshops scheduled for each school year. Workshops are typically weekend-long commitments:
Watershed Investigations Workshop
Mountain Adventures Workshop
Desert Explorations Workshop
Time Commitment: Ideal candidates for the Master Naturalist volunteer position will commit to participating for the full school year, and attending each of 3 workshops between March and September.
Age Requirement: 18 years or older
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