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CAPN Volunteer Jobs

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with the Children at Play Network? Take a look at the job descriptions below.

Bernheim Children’s Play Garden – Ambassador

As Bernheim takes a leadership role in the regional work of redefining outdoor play environments the Bernheim Children’s Play Garden will become more and more valuable as a proving ground for outdoor play.  Through the CAPN program (www.childrenatplaynetwork.com)

Time commitment:

Minimum two-hour blocks in one day.  Can be scheduled for both weekdays and weekends. 

Advance scheduling can take place through the CAPN Coordinator:

Melissa Rue – mrue@bernheim.org

Conditions:

Outdoor.  Active.

Overview of volunteer activities:

  • General CPG oversight including providing information to visitors about the CAPN and play
  • Safety checklist
  • Maintain high public appearance standards
  • Cleanout and maintenance of the CPG “play box”
  • Loose parts patrol – maintain control over tree cookies and other loose parts
  • Mulch and landscapes maintenance
  • Observation and documentation of use
  • Promote CAPN and upcoming CAPN activities

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Bernheim Children at Play Network – Volunteer Play Facilitator

Activities of the CAPN include free play days both on-site and off-site as well as periodic on-site events for teachers, parents and others.  Volunteer Play Facilitators are trained by shadowing our staff of Play Facilitators during planned free play days.

Time Commitment: 

Scheduled in advance on an as-needed basis in conjunction with scheduled free play days.  Both on and off site opportunities exist.  Time commitments are determined by the specific event but in most cases a minimum two-hour time block will be scheduled.

Advance scheduling can take place through the CAPN Coordinator:

Melissa Rue – mrue@bernheim.org

Conditions:

Outdoor.  Active.

Overview of volunteer activities:

  • Advance training by shadowing free play facilitators during scheduled free play events
  • Assistance with setting up before free play days and cleaning up after them
  • Photo and written documentation according to guidelines
  • Assistance providing information to adults during free play days
  • Assisting free play facilitators during events
  • Preparation of loose parts materials in advance of events
  • Assistance with loading and transporting loose parts to off-site events
  • Assistance with research pertinent to the CAPN (can be done from home)
  • Assistance with events, training institutes, and other on-site programming

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