T.E.A.M. DNR Needs Your Help To Inspire The Minds Of Maryland's Youngsters About The Bay

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and energetic individuals for the Teaching Environmental Awareness in Maryland (T.E.A.M.) program in Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties. Prospective volunteers should be outgoing with a strong desire to protect the Bay; high school graduates; able to provide their own transportation to training and classroom presentations, and be available during school hours. No prior teaching experience is necessary. The T.E.A.M. workshops will provide comprehensive, hands-on training on Bay issues and classroom presentation, every Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., from Tues., March 27 through Tues., April 24. Volunteers are asked to attend each of the five sessions.

"T.E.A.M. volunteers provide an important resource to public and private elementary schools throughout Maryland," said Matthew Chasse, DNR Conservation Education Specialist. "Their efforts further DNR's commitment to educating children about environmental issues important to the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay."

Orientation will be held on Tues., March 27, at The Seneca Creek State Park Visitors' Center.

Other training sessions will be held at various locations in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.

"Among other benefits, volunteers will come away from the program with a new understanding of the Chesapeake Bay. The rewards are so far reaching that many volunteers remain in the program year after year," said Chasse.

For more information and an application, please contact Claire Swiderski at (410) 260-8980, or by e-mail at cswiderski@dnr.state.md.us, or Matt Chasse at (410) 260-8828, or mchasse@dnr.state.md.us, by Fri., March 23.

Posted: 3-8-2001