Volo Bog State Natural Area Seeks Adult Volunteer Docents

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking for adult volunteers for Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside, Illinois. Volunteers have a passion for nature and the environment and enjoy interacting with people. The ideal volunteer is an outgoing self-starter and a motivated learner. Training sessions provide the information and skills needed to develop a confident style.

Docents greet visitors, answer a variety of questions regarding Volo Bog and general nature, staff the Friends of Volo Bog’s Tamarack Shop and assist with interpretive projects in the Visitor Center. A minimum commitment of one year is desired.

Weekend Docenting is once-per month and is most flexible
Weekday Docenting is once-per-week on a consistent day

Three-Day Volunteer Training for Weekend Docents
Sunday, February 5
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Meet Volo Bog! And what is a Docent???
Saturday, February 11 OR Sunday, February 12
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Shadow a current Docent
Saturday, February 18
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Docent Dealings at Volo Bog

Three-Day Volunteer Training for Weekday Docents
Sunday, February 5
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Meet Volo Bog! And what is a Docent???
Wednesday, February 8 OR Thursday, February 9
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Docent Dealings & Interpretive Office Support
Wednesday, February 15
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
More Docent Dealings & Interpretive Office Support

For an application and to register for training, contact Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki at 815-344-1294

Volo Bog State Natural Area is an Illinois Department of Natural Resources site located in Ingleside on Brandenburg Road west off U.S. Highway 12 between State Highways 120 and 134.

For program reservations, phone 815-344-1294 or dnr.volobog@illinois.gov Also visit www.FriendsofVoloBog.org