Volunteer Docent Program

The Lake Champlain Sea Grant Docent Program is a volunteer-based effort that supports the successful Watershed Alliance K-12 education program. The Docent program trains individuals on specific watershed science topics and curricula so they are that they then teach to K-12 school and community groups. The program is a great way to expand personal knowledge and skillsets and to be a part of a larger environmental science and education team. This is a 1 year commitment and docents usually teach 2-3 times a month during our field seasons which are as follows 

Fall Season: late August to early November 

Spring Season: late February/early March until mid May 

Summer Season: mid May - early August 

 

Apply Online 

Want more information? Contact Caroline at caroline.mckelvey [at] uvm.edu 

 

Docent Responsibilities 

Docents attend watershed science trainings and build their skills so they can extend their learning to students, teachers and the community through: 

Docent Program Benefits 

There are many reasons to join our docent team! As a docent you will receive access to ongoing opportunities for lifelong learning in science, nature, and the culture and history of the Lake Champlain basin, make a positive impact in your community, explore a career path while building professional skills and make new friends! 

 

Want more information? Contact Caroline.McKelvey [at] uvm.edu

 

Resources for Current Docents 

Stream Monitoring Handbook 

Lab Trainings - coming soon!