School Group Programs

Make the difference in a school child's education and turn their lessons into something they'll remember for the rest of their lives! School group program volunteers assist MSHP Staff with hands-on interpretive presentations to 4th grade school classes. These activities introduce children to the tactile reality of Monterey's history and contextualize their lessons. Activities include rope making, tortilla cooking, cartography, leather branding, and playing with historic games and toys. Volunteers agree: To attend training to acquire a background of MSHP’s natural and cultural history and to educate 4 th grade students about the park’s natural and cultural resources using interpretive communication. To lead small student groups in hands-on historical activities. To perform all duties in a professional manner striving to provide courteous services for all park guests. They should have: A willingness to learn and interpret historical and cultural information for 4 th grade students. Possess a positive and enthusiastic attitude and good communication skills. Comfortable with park visitors of all ages and with working both with Park staff and independently. The ability to make a serious commitment to attend training, continuing education workshops and meetings. Formal training conducted by park staff is required to become a School Program Docent. Continued training will be offered for docent enrichment and as required. Volunteers will wear a park volunteer vest which will display the State Park volunteer emblem and name tag at all times. Uniform may be substituted by approved period attire. Please check your email junk folders for our reply if your contact information is your email; we occasionally get caught by spam filters!