Overview: At the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences, we believe science creates opportunities and shapes our world. We take pride in providing an environment that inspires curiosity, self-directed learning, and fun for our guests of all ages. We know when you mix GREAT SERVICE with GREAT PEOPLE, the result is LASTING MEMORIES for our guests. As the premier environmental education and recreation destination in the region, Tifft Nature Preserve offers high quality, engaging programs for audiences of all ages that highlight the living collection of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences and inspire the environmental stewards of today and tomorrow.
Description: Tour Guides are a vital part of Tifft Nature Preserve’s year-round mission. Tour Guides will lead educational tours of the Preserve’s trails to schools, groups, and families. In inclement weather or during workshops, Tour Guides may lead indoor hands-on activities.
Primary responsibilities:
● Commit to arriving on time and prepared for scheduled shifts.
● Effectively share personal enthusiasm for the natural world to groups of all ages.
● Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills when working with a group.
● Open to continuously learning and effectively interpreting our WNY natural heritage.
● Follow tour agenda, activities, required content and vocabulary as outlined in training.
● Maintain a friendly, outgoing, and professional disposition with guests, staff, and volunteers.
● Complete training
Physical Demands:
● Able to lead groups on a variety of trail types and weather conditions for 1-2 hours.
● Able to communicate verbally, in-person with small and large groups.
● Ability to carry weight up to 5 pounds. Age Requirement:
* Must be 18 years of age. Length of Commitment:
* Three-month commitment due to length of training
* Complete at least two tours per month as program schedule allows
Mandatory training classes begin in September: 9/25 & 9/27/2023
Contact Kathy for interest at volunteer@sciencebuff.org
