Air Station Prairie Natural Areas Restoration Volunteer

Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie is a 32-acre remnant of tall-grass prairie that once covered 60% of Illinois. Illinois, known as The Prairie State, contained approximately 20 million acres of prairie. Over the last two hundred years, 99.9% of original prairie was lost. Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie is part of the two-thousand acres of undisturbed prairie remaining. Through collaboration with the North Branch Restoration Project, Glenview Park District works to protect and enhance the biodiversity on site through management including seeding, invasive species control, and prescribed burning.

VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION

This unpaid volunteer opportunity involves assisting staff in working towards restoration goals for ecologically valuable natural areas. Volunteers may assist staff with:

- Brush clearing, plant installation, native seed collection, and invasive species control

- Monitoring specific flora, wildlife, natural communities, water bodies, and/or other resources at the site

- Occasionally interact with the public and respond to questions and requests for information.

- Assist with other areas within Air Station Prairie and/or Glenview Park District

QUALIFICATIONS

Volunteers must be dependable, punctual, and wear appropriate attire Additionally:

- At least 21 years old

- Ability to interact positively with public and staff

- Must wear appropriate clothing and work boots for each work session. Hair must be secured to comply with safety standards. Sun protection is strongly encouraged

- Complete Glenview Park District volunteer application through Paycom, Glenview Park District Volunteer waiver and consent for criminal background check

- Experience with natural area restoration, biological science and botany preferred

- Volunteer opportunities involve regularly standing, walking, bending, stooping, and crouching

SCHEDULING

- Volunteer opportunities are seasonal.

- One volunteer shift per week is preferred, with weekend availability as needed.

- Shifts are typically four hours, generally scheduled from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

- Additional shifts must be coordinated with the Volunteer Coordinator at least one week in advance, based on available projects, operational needs and required training.

- All volunteers complete an orientation and training session

APPLY ONLINE

Visit us at www.GlenviewParks.org – click on Jobs at the top of the page.