Okeeheelee Nature Center
7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
Contact: John Welch 561-233-1400 ext. 2

School Program Docent
Help lead morning nature programs for elementary through high school classes.

• Birds and Butterflies
• Animal Homes
• Ecosystems
• Pond Exploring
• Marine Science

All docents will receive a manual and accompany experienced docents before leading a group.

Front Desk Greeter

• Greet visitors
• Answer questions
• Answer phones
• Make gift shop sales.

All volunteers will be trained by staff and will work with other volunteers.

Exhibit Docent

• Inform and educate visitors
  1. Geological History
  2. Major ecosystems
  3. Native Wildlife
• Display Natural artifacts and live animals

Habitat Management Assistant

• Work outdoors
• Remove invasive plants
• Maintain nest boxes
• Training and equipment provided
• Flexible hours

Animal Caretaker

• Prepare diets
• Clean bird and reptile enclosures
• Help maintain aquariums
• Flexible hours

Nature Walk Guide

• Lead nature walks on weekends and holidays for the general public.
• Training provided

Newsletter Assistant

• Write articles
• Assist with research
• Work with staff to develop quarterly newsletter
• Equipment provided
• Flexible hours

Butterfly Gardner

• Work outdoors in our butterfly garden caring for plants
• Manage our butterfly enclosure ensuring proper food plants for caterpillars and butterflies.
• Equipment provided
• Flexible hours

Research Assistant

• Work outdoors
• Collect data on Gopher Tortoises
• Compile species list
• Training and equipment provided
• Flexible hours