| Project Name | Henshaw Creek Weir Science and Culture Camp |
| Project Number | 235 |
| Location | Allakaket and Henshaw Creek Weir |
| Dates | July 19-30, 2012 |
| Duration | 11 days |
| Number of Volunteers Needed | 1 FILLED |
| Description | SUMMARY: We are looking for a friendly, down to earth volunteer to teach at our annual science
camp, held in Kanuti Refuge in July at the Henshaw Creek Salmon Weir. The volunteer will help set up the camp, will act as a primary teacher during the full length of the camp (5 days),and will help break down camp when it is over. The volunteer will camp alongside other camp teachers, staff and the students. Camping gear (except a sleeping bag, personal items, 2 towels and clothing), food and transportation between the camp and Allakaket (village nearest to the camp) and Fairbanks (nearest
city of departure to the camp) will be provided. This opportunity is an outstanding chance to help connect youth with nature and to experience Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge’s beautiful remote wilderness. See link for more details. |
| Skills Needed | Training Description: The volunteer will need to complete a USFWS approved bear safety and bear spray training. This will be arranged based on available trainings. Often, this type of training can be hard to schedule, so the volunteer will need to work closely with Kanuti staff to ensure it is completed before departure to camp.
Skills Required: Applicants should have experience and/or enjoy working with students in the ages of 10-17. A background check and fingerprinting is required. Also, a sense of humor helps greatly when the volunteer is asked to complete quite a bit of required paperwork!
Skills Desired: We are hoping to find a lively person who enjoys working with youth and a variety of people, possibly someone with a background in teaching and/or someone who is comfortable teaching lessons each day for the full length of the camp for 8-12 students. We are also looking for someone who is comfortable camping in a remote location for 8 days in a place that does not have showers or
running hot water (we filter cold water from the creek to drink, and adults are welcome to heat water as needed for “bird baths” inside their private tent). A self-starter who is able to take the lead and sees things that need to be done and does them is also desired. See link for more details. |
| Education Topics | TBD |
| Audience Age | 10-17 years |
| Materials Needed | TBD |
| Other Outreach Opportunities | TBD |