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Spring Festival Saturday, May 3, 1-5 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Volunteer Shifts: 12:30-3 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.
Volunteers must be at least 13 years old Volunteer to help for a couple of hours and then spend the rest of the day enjoying the festival with your family and friends!
VOLUNTEER JOBS Earl the Squirrel Character & Escort
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SATURDAY, APRIL 12
WALKER NATURE CENTER, 11450 GLADE DRIVE Volunteer Hours: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
The Walker Nature Center needs volunteers to help with the 5K Fund Run & Walk. We need at least 15 Race Marshals to be positioned along the trail/pathway. Volunteers direct runners and walkers through the course, assist runners, and shout encouragement. There will be a mandatory volunteer orientation for Race Marshals on Friday, April 11 from 6-7 p.m. at the Walker Nature Center. For more information or to volunteer, contact Ha Brock, RA volunteer & community outreach coordinator, at 703-435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.
Kids love Earl the Squirrel! They love having their picture taken with Earl. We need a volunteer to wear the costume. This person needs excellent people skills and should be able to animate the character without talking. We also need an escort to help lead Earl around and to help children pose for pictures with Earl. This job requires standing and walking.
Concessions
Preparing, serving and selling popcorn, cotton candy and beverages.
Face Painting
Paint simple animals and shapes on children’s faces. Design choices are usually pre-determined. Minimal artistic skill necessary. Supplies provided.
Carnival Activities
Responsible for assisting children play carnival games. Volunteers will also distribute prizes and candy.
Simple Crafts for Children
Assisting children with simple craft projects.
Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Help distribute life jackets & paddles and help patrons in and out of canoes and kayaks. The festival will feature entertainment, displays and information from environmental groups, hands-on nature activities, carnival style games, canoe and kayak rentals on Lake Audubon, fishing activities, food and a whole lot of fun. Contact Ha Brock, RA volunteer & community outreach coordinator, at 703-435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org for more information or to volunteer.
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