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	Volunteer with Us</h1>
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	Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Au Sable Institute! Please look over the volunteer opportunities posted below. &nbsp;If you see something of interest to you, or if you would like more information regarding a particular opporunity, please contact Paul Wiemerslage by phone (231-587-8686) or email (paul.w@ausable.org).</p>
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	If you have a special skill or talent that may be of benefit to Au Sable we would love to hear from you and ask that you take a moment to tell us a bit about yourself by downloading the following <a href="{filedir_5}Volunteer-Form.pdf">volunteer form</a> and sending it to Paul Wiemerslage, paul.w@ausable.org (submit by e-mail)&nbsp;or 7526 Sunset Trail NE, Mancelona, MI 49659 (print form). &nbsp;Shoftly after submitting your form, you will be contacted by the apporiate Au Sable staff member based on your interests. &nbsp;Thanks again!</p>
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	<strong>Work-bee Wednesdays 9-11am (summer only)</strong></p>
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	Join others to perform various tasks on the institute grounds from trimming trails to&nbsp; special event preparation.&nbsp; Tasks will be ongoing throughout the summer and will include inside and outside work.&nbsp;&nbsp; Please make us aware of any special skills that may be particularly relevant.&nbsp; All tools and materials will be provided.&nbsp; Each work-bee will meet at the ELC unless otherwise noted.</p>
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	<strong>Garden Keeper</strong></p>
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	Au Sable maintains a native plant garden and butterfly house.&nbsp; If you are interested in donating 1-3 hours of your time a week we would love to have your help maintaining the garden.&nbsp; General weeding, staking, and watering are all we ask!</p>
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	<strong>Grounds Keeper</strong></p>
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	Do you like to work with your hands?&nbsp; Do you have a trade skill or are you interested in construction or building repair?&nbsp; We are always looking for people to help us with grounds and special project work.&nbsp; Tasks vary from trail maintenance and pruning, to repair work on buildings and facilities and other special projects as needed.</p>
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	<strong>Volunteer School Program Instructor (VSPI)</strong></p>
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	Each year more than 2000 students participate in our field-based environmental education programs.&nbsp; Very often we are looking for teaching assistance to keep student group sizes small.&nbsp; If you have experience in the sciences, teaching, or just love getting outside and helping others experience nature, then you might consider becoming a volunteer school program instructor.&nbsp; VSPIs will attend a trainings to cover base curriculum and teaching strategies.&nbsp; A background check is mandatory.&nbsp; Once you have completed training you will be called (as needed) to help lead small groups of students (8-12) during their field trips to Au Sable.</p>
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	<strong>Adhoc Instructor/Special Skills Instructor</strong></p>
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	Do you have a special talent/knowledge that you would like to share with others?&nbsp; Consider leading a class at Au Sable.&nbsp; We will promote your event and provide you with logistical, materials, and programmatic support as needed.&nbsp; Arts and crafts, storytelling, history, science, etc.&nbsp; We believe in life-long learning and would be happy to learn from you!&nbsp;</p>
