Wildlife Habitat Coach

Role description for Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Coach

Provide wildlife instruction opportunities using the National 4-H WHEP curriculum and other credible resources
Complete a 4-H WHEP coaching training
Promote opportunities, track and give accountability to youth participants to be prepared for the 4-H WHEP State Contest
Coordinate activities with the local Extension Educator
Network and recruit additional guest instructors to support wildlife learning \
Organize and manage supplies and materials for lessons
Recruit members and parents to grow and support the program
Attend meetings and activities and encourage members to do the same
Encourage and support youth to improve practice, track progress records, and show their learning in public ways.

Create a safe, consistent, and positive environment for learning around wildlife habitat and natural environments through the 4-H WHEP project

An individual with a passion for outdoor environments and youth development
An individual with seasonal availability to volunteer
Individuals willing to develop leadership, organizational, management, and communication skills
Someone with a sincere interest in teaching and sharing knowledge and skills with youth in an educational setting

Opportunity to share your passion and be a mentor to young people
Receive training to enhance personal skills and knowledge
Opportunity for personal growth:
- Increased confidence
- Learn problem-solving skills
- Practice time management
Potential to gain technical skills that are transferable to professional work and community environments.
Satisfaction of contributing to positive development of youth, families, and community.

Jeremy Freeman, volunteer systems director, jeremyf@umn.edu, 612-624-6807

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