- What time should I show up for the visit?
You should arrive at the same scheduled time as the students. Please check with the teacher for the arrival time of the bus.
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- Can I be in the same habitat as my child?
No. To avoid any conflict we suggest parents be placed in a habitat different from their child. It is difficult to resist the temptation of “helping” your own child when they are trying to work. On the contrary, it is also easy to expect more out of your own child than the other scientists.. We have found that both students and volunteers have an optimal day when they are not in the same habitats. You will have ample opportunities to be with your child during the EarthWorks visit.
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- What should I wear?
Jeans or similar attire is appropriate and we recommend comfortable shoes. The temperature stays around 68 degrees at EarthWorks, so dress accordingly.
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- Do I need to provide my own lunch?
All participants in the program are asked to bring an ecological lunch which is a lunch which produces the least amount of trash. Examples of this are bringing your lunch in reusable bags/containers or foil which can be recycled. Also, fruit and vegetable remnants can be put in our compost bin.
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- When are the orientations?
Volunteer Orientations have been permanently discontinued . You will receive a fast-track training in the morning the day of your trip. It is the teacher’s responsibility to submit the Volunteer Assignement Sheet to us 1 week prior to the class visit.
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- Why don't you give the volunteers a list of all the things the students are supposed to do in their jobs?
The day is designed so each student has the optimal learning experience. In an effort to keep the experience student-focused, we find that having the volunteers learn with the students, provides more opportunities for students to be in charge of their own experience.
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- Are there days when families can come to EarthWorks and Exchange City?
Stay tuned to our website for family opportunities as they arise.
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