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I was a Volunteer & I am going into classrooms and presenting the wonderful interactive kits to the children
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The volunteer training was great and very helpful, especially since I had only recently come to the US. I learnt very much about the ecosystems, animals and plants of the Bay Area, energy and material cycles, but also about teaching and that you don't need to know everything. The children are very excited and fascinated by the presented kits and activities. It is a wonderful experience and the team of staff and volunteers is resourceful and helpful.
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- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the energy and enthusiasm of the children.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... resourceful and friendly.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... expand the program to reach even more children.
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- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... raising sufficient funds and finding enough volunteers to continue the great work.
I was a Volunteer & Taught natural science education in the schools for 34 years
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I have taught natural science education in the classroom and taken elementary classrooms on field trips. I have served on the Board for many years as President, Development Chair, Area Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. I have also contributed significant funds to the EVs. I think our hands-on learning both with learning stations in the classroom and small groups on field trips is an important teaching tool. I love the reaction from the children to our explorations!
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... teaching in underserved schools. Enabling these children to experience nature has shown positive results in pre and post tests regarding their attitudes. We've found to appreciate the environment leads to cherishing it and then becoming stewards of it!
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- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... raising funds to complete our historic building in the Palo Alto Baylands. We are renovating the old Sea Scout House, but have had difficulties with permits, cost overruns, and then the recession We are more than 1/2 way there, but need $1 million more!
I was a Volunteer & Teaching shildren about the wonders of nature.
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The EV is an awesome organization! I joined in 1977, and have been a volunteer, former paid staff, former team member of volunteer education. My fellow volunteers are like extended family and we always feel appreciated. Connecting children to their environment is imperative so that they will want to sustain it, and will want to go out and enjoy it.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... my own natural science growth, and being able to teach my own children.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... getting out into nature with children. I've enjoyed being with fellow volunteers who bring their own knowledge base to the table, and, in turn, enrich my life.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... over the top wonderful.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... connect even more children to the wonders of the natural word around them. It would make them better well rounded adults, and show them that there's a constant, accessible place they can go to recharge!
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- My experience would have been better if... the EV had 10 million bucks to underwrite every school service and to recruit new volunteers.
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… The service delivery is on a cyclic school year and I have seen many (both) small and large changes over 33 years. Having a permanent, rent free, office space would be a great.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... maintaining a volunteer work force that's big enough to meet the demand for services we receive from teachers.
I was a Volunteer & I led a group of children to the Baylands to explore the ecology of their surroundings.
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Working with the EV, I have visited school classrooms with hands-on science materials and followed up with field trips to a local area, such as the San Francisco Baylands or the foothills. We have tasted pickleweed and looked at animal scat to learn more about our natural surroundings. Volunteering with the EV for 30+ years, leading school trips, working in the office, and helping with fundraisers, has been an inspirational and fulfilling experience.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... The smiles of children as they experience nature firsthand.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... Working with wonderful volunteers, as well as being involved with young people who were enjoying learning about nature.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... interesting, dedicated, and inspiring.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Raising enough money to continue operating.
I was a Client Served & Fortunate to have Environmental Volunteers spend time, enthusiasm and expertise with my fourth grade students.
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The Environmental Volunteers come to my fourth grade classroom each year to extend my students' understanding of earth science. The volunteers engage the students in
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- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... enthusiastic, knowledgeable, organized, wonderful models for being stewards of the earth- and nice people!
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- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... reduced funding available in public schools.