Learn more about doing more around Teton County
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PO Box 4677
Jackson, Wyoming 83001
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Would you like to do more around your community? We want to help you do that! Keep an eye on this page for an updated list of community volunteer opportunities from many different organizations in the community, like the National Museum of Wildlife Art and the Teton Literacy Center. Check out the descriptions of the different volunteering jobs below, then click the button to be taken to that organization’s website.
Tutor for the Teton Literacy Center
Students reading six months or more below grade level work one-to-one with a volunteer tutor for one hour after school each week. This is a full school-year volunteer commitment except for holidays and school breaks. Students gain confidence and establish a rapport with their tutor through literacy tutoring. They also build comprehension, fluency, word decoding, and writing skills. Tutoring sessions offer the opportunity to focus on personalized literacy and learning needs. Tutors are not required to have any prior teaching/tutoring experience. We offer training before tutors are matched with their students. We are also looking for volunteers who want to help with office work and organization and substitute tutors who can volunteer as needed.
For more information or assistance in volunteering, contact the Teton Literacy Center office at (307) 733-9242.
Docent at the National Museum of Wildlife Art
The National Museum of Wildlife Art is looking for volunteer docents to join our program and lead art collection tours. Our Museum has over 100 pre-scheduled tours with private groups each year that require volunteer docents. Docents sign up for tours online, which means you can choose your own schedule. The majority of tours occur in December through February and June through September.
Anyone interested in becoming a docent does not need to have an art background. We will train you and provide you with learning materials such as books, articles, and videos. Training to become a docent takes most people 3-6 months to complete.
Becoming a docent is a truly rewarding experience. We rotate exhibits about three times per year, so there is always more to learn. We also provide specialized training sessions for our docents, so the learning never stops! If you are interested in signing up or have any other questions, please contact Danny Knight at dknight@wildlifeart.org or call Danny at 307-732-5443. Learn more here.
Habitat Hero with Teton County Weed and Pest
Spend a morning removing invasive plants from various sites within our system of public lands. Learn to identify native and invasive plants. Get experience removing invasive plants. Learn how data is collected during each workday to show the impact of our efforts over time. Breathe fresh air and get some exercise in beautiful natural areas. Become a Habitat Hero!
Projects occur most weekday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon at various sites within Grand Teton NP and Bridger-Teton NF.
For more information or assistance in volunteering, contact the Teton County Weed & Pest office at 307-733-8419.
Breakfast and Lunch Desk Attendant at the Senior Center
Volunteer right here at the Senior Center for one of our meals! Breakfast is Monday-Friday from 8:30 to 10 am and lunch is from 11:30 am to 1 pm, also Monday-Friday. Responsibilities for both jobs include checking in meal-goers, answering questions, collecting payment, and occastionally, kitchen assistance.
We hope you get out there and volunteer! Come back and tell us all about it!