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SUMMARY:Crew Leader and Trail Ambassador Recruitment Party
DESCRIPTION:Do you love the Wissahickon? Do you want to commit more to protecting our precious space? Consider joining our crew leader or trail ambassador program in 2027! The application is now open\, and we are hosting a recruitment event on November 14. At this event\, you will meet our wonderful community and learn about the programs! \nTrail Ambassadors – Trail Ambassadors are park docents who assist park visitors with anything from directions to teaching them about the park’s history\, flora\, fauna and geology. Trail Ambassadors serve a much-needed role in the park by sharing Park and FOW information at tables\, on the trails\, and by leading guided hikes.  Trail Ambassadors go through an extensive training\, February through March\, to prepare for their role\, and they expected to commit at least six hours of service each month.  Learn more and apply here!\n   \nCrew Leaders – Crew Leaders are a special corps of stewards who are trained in leading volunteer groups in the Wissahickon\, building & maintaining trails\, restoring habitat\, and sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. They work directly with FOW staff to plan and lead volunteer workdays throughout the park.  They go through an extensive training\, February through March\, to prepare for their role. Crew leaders are the ones getting down in the dirt to make the Wissahickon a more beautiful and sustainable space for all to enjoy. Learn more and apply here!\nRecruitment Party!\nMeeting at the Wissahickon Environmental Center (300 W Northwestern Avenue).\nParking: There will be very minimal parking in the Upper Andorra Lot and more available along Northwestern Avenue. If taking transit\, our location is serviced by the 27 bus\, which is about a half mile walk in\, and the 51 and 97 buses about a .7 mile walk away. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There will be a restroom available for use at the Wissahickon Environmental Center.\nAbout the Event:\nMeet and socialize with current FOW trail ambassadors\, crew leaders\, and staff.\nLearn about each program\, the application process\, and what training entails.\nOptional: Play a series of competition games to test your skills as a crew leader or trail ambassador!\nWe will provide pizza\, snacks\, and sparkling water\nFree to attend. Please register beforehand.\nMust be 18 years old or older to apply to the program.\nNo pets.\nRegistration is required for this event so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. The event will be cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions. For more information contact Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/crew-leader-and-trail-ambassador-recruitment-party/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Environmental Center\, 300 W. Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
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