The opportunities to assist CWES are endless! If you are interested
in volunteering some time at CWES, you simply need to follow these
steps:
- Review the project list below to see what opportunities might be
right for you.
- Complete the
online volunteer application form.
- Complete and return a
background check form. All employees and volunteers are
required to fill out a background check before spending time at
CWES. The background check is only viewed by the CWES Director and
kept in a locked cabinet. Confidentiality is maintained. This form
should be printed and mailed or faxed to Scott Johnson.
Friends and neighbors of CWES constructed a
loon nesting platform in the May of 2007.
Beth, an Environmental Education major at
UWSP and future practicum student, volunteered over the Fall 2007
semester teaching programs to school groups.
Andrew, an Education major at UWSP and former
practicum student, continued to sharpen his teaching skills by coming out to
CWES and volunteering his time and abilities as an educator over the fall 2007
semester.
Project List
There are a number of ways to volunteer at CWES. Some
projects require a consistent commitment, while others may be short term. Some
projects may require background or experience, and all require a general
interest in the project area. Many projects listed below are highlighted if
they require a regular commitment or if previous experience is necessary.
Indoor Projects
Assist in office with mailings (As needed)
Assist food service staff (Weekly or as needed)
Assist with researching and writing grants (Prior
experience/background required)
Assist with newsletter production and distribution
Help with brochure development
Outdoor Projects
Assist teaching programs (Weekly, prior
experience/background required)
Trail work and maintenance (As needed)
Help make firewood (Weekly)
Clean and fill bird feeders (Bi-weekly)
Weed prairie areas (Weekly in Spring and summer)
Weed/water flower beds (Weekly in Spring and Summer)
Help get the waterfront ready for summer camp
(Annually, Early May)
Pontoon boat captain: Driving the boat in Fall/Spring
for school programs
Indoor/Outdoor Projects
Maintenance and custodial assistance (Weekly)
Prepare and assemble skull collection (Prior
experience required)
Help maintain program equipment (Weekly)
Repair fishing poles (May, and occasionally throughout
summer)
Help put all gear away for winter (Annually, December)
Spring cleaning of the entire property/equipment (
Annually, May)
Construct Leopold benches, paint and repair older
benches (Fall 07 and as needed)
Construct picnic tables, paint and repair older
benches (Winter and Spring)
Painting program equipment, buildings, signs, etc.
(Spring, Summer and Fall)
Technology Related Projects
GIS map of property and
Severson
Lake
(Prior experience/background required)
Video tape parts of each lesson being taught for practicum training
(Prior experience/background required)
Video tape easiest and most popular songs for
practicum training (Prior experience/background required)
Help make DVD marketing materials (Prior
experience/background required)
Help make DVD tutorials of student teaching lesson
plans (Prior experience/background required)