The Nature Connection

Education Environment Health

40 Stow St #112, Concord, Ma 01742, Usa

Phone (978) 369 - 2585

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Our mission	To improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities through the therapeutic use of nature.

The Nature Connection

Name: The Nature Connection
Address: 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States

Education, Environment, Health

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Ways to help	Office/Event Volunteers Help us prepare program materials, create educational material, and with general operations. Weekly, Monthly Teens, Adults Individuals Office work, Indoor Formal Weekdays Program Volunteers Help deliver our programs on-site to youth, elders and individuals with disabilities. Join us on the front lines bringing the natural world indoors to those who need it most. You’ll not only see—and feel—how the programs engage the participants and build their confidence, you will be the reason it happens. Occasional, Monthly Teens, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Indoor, Outdoor Formal Weekdays General Volunteers We always welcome help with photography, writing, general office and event assistance, research projects and natural materials gathering/sourcing. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor, Outdoor Skilled Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Therapeutic Nature Program Volunteer Program Volunteer (long-term, 2-4 hours/month) The Nature Connection’s mission is to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities through the therapeutic use of nature. Founded in 1983 and based out of Concord, Massachusetts, The Nature Connection provides accessible, therapeutic nature-based programing for those with limited access to the outdoors (youth at-risk, children and adults with disabilities, and elders (including… See full description Program Volunteer (long-term, 2-4 hours/month) The Nature Connection’s mission is to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities through the therapeutic use of nature. Founded in 1983 and based out of Concord, Massachusetts, The Nature Connection provides accessible, therapeutic nature-based programing for those with limited access to the outdoors (youth at-risk, children and adults with disabilities, and elders (including those with dementia/Alzheimer’s)) of the Greater Boston area and Middlesex County. The Nature Connection supports the wellbeing of individuals and communities by providing access to the many benefits of nature through interactions with plants, animals, and natural materials. The Nature Connection is looking for long-term (9 months+) program volunteers that can dedicate 2-4 hours a month to help us deliver programs by engaging with program participants. Along with our NC staff, program volunteers directly interact with participants to share our plants, animals, and natural materials one-on-one with participants of all abilities and backgrounds. These one-on-one interactions, while in a group setting, are what allow our participants to be hands-on and connect with nature. In order to promote these individualized connections, NC staff and volunteers utilize accessible practices such as ‘meeting them [participants] where they are’ and multi-sensory engagement. Nature Connection’s therapeutic nature programs promote mental, emotional, and social wellbeing through fostering nature connectedness, building constructive hope, and self-efficacy. Our staff and volunteers utilize active listing, board questions, cultural competencies, and promote autonomy and curiosity. The idea volunteer will have experience and enjoy working with people from all walks of life and a passion for sharing the curiosities, joy, and benefits of nature with others. Our program volunteers must be flexible, adaptable, and dependable, with a mind for the safety of program participants, and excellent communication skills. Training is provided and required. NC provides additional continued learning opportunities throughout the year for staff and volunteers. Please Take Note of our Program Schedule and Locations: Programs occur during the week (Tuesdays – Fridays), during the day (10:00 am – 6:00 pm), at locations throughout Greater Boston and Middlesex County (from Cambridge, to Lowell, to Marlborough, to Framingham and the towns/communities in-between). Check out our volunteer sign-ups page to get an idea of program day/times and locations. If you are unavailable during those days/times, consider signing up as an event volunteer or for one of our other volunteer opportunities. Program Volunteers are supervised by, and report directly to the Program Director and Program Coordinators. This is an in-person opportunity (NC follows MA state safety guidelines for COVID, volunteers are required to wear masks on programs). This is not a paid position. Requirements: 18+ years old 2-4 hours per month! (Additional hours optional) Transportation to/from program site locations (throughout Greater Boston/Middlesex County) Completion of volunteer training and program observation Successful CORI check Excellent communication skills (adaptable, coherent, respectful) How to Volunteer: If you're interested in this engaging and exciting opportunity, please fill out our volunteer application (located on our website). Please email [email protected] with any questions. Hide full description Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing On-site Weekdays Individuals In-person Learn More

Items we need now	Animal Carriers Have an old animal carrier hanging around the garage or basement? The Nature Connection supports the wellbeing of individuals and communities by providing access to the many benefits of nature through interactions with plants, animals, and natural materials. Some of our current program animals include a box turtle, chinchillas, rabbits, chickens, hermit crabs, and more! Used animal carriers that are still in good condition will be greatly appreciated. We are looking for some animal carriers of varying sizes (small, medium, and large) to transport our program animals to and from program sites! In-Kind Donations Item Collection Learn More

How you help	The Nature Connection runs on volunteer power! NC’s volunteers further our mission for individual and community wellbeing through program delivery, organizational support and leadership.

About us	Founded in 1983 and based out of Concord, Massachusetts, The Nature Connection provides accessible, therapeutic nature-based programing for those with limited access to the outdoors (youth in specialized and/or therapeutic homes or schools, children and adults with disabilities, and elders (including those with dementia/Alzheimer’s)) of Middlesex County and the Greater Boston area. The Nature Connection supports the wellbeing of individuals and communities by providing access to the many benefits of nature through interactions with plants, animals, and natural materials.

The Nature Connection

40 Stow St #112, Concord, Ma 01742, Usa

The Nature Connection

Office/Event Volunteers

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Therapeutic Nature Program Volunteer

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