Work Study Positions

Volunteering with Children and Family Programming

Do you love working with young children?  Do you have a few hours each week you’d like to volunteer working with our environmental educators at the Hitchcock Center?  Would you like to spend time outdoors with small groups of elementary age children helping them to explore and gain an appreciation for the natural world?  Each year the Hitchcock Center relies on the vital support from community volunteers to make our high quality outdoor programming possible.  If you might be interested please contact Dan Butterworth via email for more information about available opportunities.

Work Study for Children and Family Programs

Are you interested in a career in environmental education?  Gaining experience at Hitchcock Center may be a good fit for you. The Hitchcock Center offers several work study positions each year to students and graduates who are interested in environmental education. Speak with your academic advisor about whether you can receive credit for a Hitchcock internship. Most positions are volunteer, with limited work study options available. Please contact Dan Butterworth via email or 413-256-6006 to inquire.

Each season the Hitchcock Center hires several volunteers to assist with our Children and Family Programs such as homeschool, afterschool, and preschool. They assist once per week at an agreed-upon time to assist with all aspects of teaching the program. Applicants must be responsible, mature and enthusiastic. Preference will be given to those who can commit to the entire semester.

We accept applications, on a rolling basis.
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Available Positions for Volunteer & Work Study:

Hitchcock Afterschool Programs Assistant

Fall/Winter/Spring | Mondays – Fridays 
See our current schedule of Afterschool programs

Our Nature Play Afterschool program is designed to give children extended periods of unstructured play outdoors. Research has shown that unstructured play has enormous benefits for children’s wellbeing, imaginations, emotional health and self esteem. Afterschool interns must have a playful spirit, be mindful of safety, and have a lot of energy.

Other Opportunities

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