Internship for Education or Environmental Science students (or related disciplines)

Having its mission to support environmental education efforts of the next generation and thus to bring up thoughtful, engaged citizens that will learn to see the connection between the human activity and the condition of the nature and wildlife around, SDS in cooperation with some community-minded groups and non-profit organizations (Rotary International, SFWMD, City of LaBelle, Hendry County, KIWANIS and CRCA) developed an idea of creating LaBelle Nature Park.

The LaBelle Nature Park is currently used as a field trip destination for Hendry County K-12 classes. However, the more ambitious plans call for using the park as the focus of a more structured K-12 natural resources and environmental education curriculum. 

We are seeking an intern willing to research existing curriculum structures and to compile lessons plans incorporating the LaBelle Nature Park into the K-12 program that would educate youth to protect the environment.

The list of aims that curriculum would include but is not limited to:

• developing a program curriculum consisting of a variety of workshops and events conducted within the framework of a park activity and designed to help the students become more aware of the environment around them;
• investigating through direct observations the role of wildlife and the manner in which it was both positively and negatively affected by humans;
• stimulate students’ desire to participate in management of natural resources, pursue further studies in related fields and perhaps promote the pursuit of environmental careers.

 

Do I fit the position?
If you are interested in environmental and educational issues and would like to assist to educate youth to protect the environment, then this is the right position for you.

Do I necessarily need visa to participate in your program?
Yes, if you are a non-US student. However, please keep in mind that you might also get interested in coming on Visa Waiver Program. For the details on this visa free traveling, please refer to the following web page; http://travel.state.gov

When can I come?
Any time, as our projects run all year round

How do I learn more or apply?
Submit On-line Application button on the left to start the process.