UEI volunteers involve themselves in the most exciting aspects of UEI's vision of expanding ecological stewardship in urban areas. Volunteers support the education of urban students and communities through direct hands-on activities in schools and in neighborhoods.
UEI's programs are excellent for:
-Students desiring in-class experience or hands-on ecological studies
-Parents wanting to give back to their children's education
-Retirees who want to share their life experiences, especially retired teachers and science professionals
-Working professionals willing to share their expertise in the field of science and ecology
Come learn more about volunteering opportunities at UEI at the Massachusetts Non-Profit and Career Fair!
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Current Opportunities
Field Studies
Reach out to our local youth
by helping UEI's Field Studies Program. Work with students
during school to conduct ecological studies at various sites
around Boston. Volunteers serve alongside teachers and guide
ecological field studies in an effort to engage urban youth
in the natural environments found in their urban neighborhoods.
Out of School
Extend our curriculum into the after school hours and help
students learn necessary science skills and ecological stewardship
even after the school day is over. Similar to our In School Field
Studies Program, the Out of School program creates a safe after
school environment for students to gain a wide perspective on
ecological issues. Experiments, field trips and group projects
enhance science learning. We are looking for both
experienced leaders and fresh assistants around Boston.
Greentimes
Mentor young writers and help kids educate kids through our
Greentimes publication. Greentimes is a "For kids, by kids"
science publication researched, edited and published by Boston
area high school students. Greentimes is then distributed to
nearly 30,000 elementary and middle school students across
Massachusetts. Volunteers with a focus on writing, grammar and
the virtues of mastering the written word are always needed.
Help develop the writing skills of urban youth and the science
learning of children across Massachusetts. Visit Greentimes
on-line at: www.greenscreen.org. UEI is interested in what you are specialized in! If you want to volunteer
but are short on time consider giving a short presentation to classes
or after school programs in your area of expertise such as: renewable energy,
forestry, birds and animals, nature or farming. We are open to the
varied possibilities of enhancing the science learning of urban youth. |
