Would you like to become a docent for SPSSEG?

Do you enjoy being outdoors, sharing knowledge with the youth, and salmon? If you answered yes to any of the questions, then you are in the right place! Docents are integral to Kennedy Creek and as one long-time docent put it “you don’t know what a good time is until you’ve poked a salmon carcass with a bunch of curious 4th graders.”

Upcoming Events

Check back in October

 

What does it take to be a Docent?

Our Volunteer Docents come from all backgrounds. You don’t have to be a fish scientist to talk about salmon! If you are interested in getting outside, facilitating awesome outdoor learning and fostering a love of conservation, restoration and healthy ecosystems in our youth, then YOU are ready to be a Volunteer Docent at Kennedy Creek and Salmon in the Classroom.

What do Docents do?

Docents are integral to keeping the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail running. We have both weekday and weekend opportunities. Weekday volunteers lead 1.5 hours tours to school groups where they answer questions about the salmon life cycle, habitat, and spawning. Weekend volunteers interact with public visitors by answering questions at viewing stations, sharing learning resources, and pointing out the best viewing opportunities. During March and April docents will help with the salmon release field trip. They will help with the different rotations that center around STEM.

How do I become a Docent?

If you would like to volunteer as a Docent this year, please RSVP to Jessica Linkemyer, KCST Coordinator at (360) 701-6907 or by email at  to get on our docent email list. Attending Docent Training is optional for returning docents, but it is required for new docents.

 

What is covered at Training?

  • Volunteer registrations & background checks
  • The salmon life cycle
  • The history of KCST
  • Salmon anatomy
  • Healthy habitats and why they matter to salmon
  • Guiding like a pro
  • And more!

What should I bring to Training?

  • Layers (It’s fall in the PNW!)
  • A camp chair
  • A pen or pencil in case you want to take notes
  • Your enthusiasm!!

Already a Docent?

Docent contacts, training materials and season schedule can be found on the Docent Webpage