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Volunteers and PCEI staff work together to erect an old windmill that
University of Idaho students found at the Nature Center, researched and
reconstructed as a part of a service-learning college course. Photo:
Jen Hiebert
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May was such a great month for PCEI! Thanks to
all of our fantastic volunteers for making last month so outstanding.
As always, we are so proud of all you've done and appreciative of all
your hard work.
Last month, 272 volunteers served with PCEI in varying capacities,
totaling nearly 1,700 hours! In May, we oriented new volunteers and
even initiated two new summer interns and an additional AmeriCorps
member to our program. The Moscow Watershed Festival was a hit with
the help of our volunteers from EcoAnaylists and within the community.
Let's not forget the 176 elementary school kiddos that helped us to
plant more than 50 pine trees around the PCEI Nature Center during the
WSF! PCEI also hosted a spring volunteer event at our Bennett
restoration site and had lots of volunteers assist us in staffing the
PCEI Burritos, Berry Blasts & Bike Cookies booth at the Moscow
Renaissance Fair. On top of all that, we had a whole slew of
volunteers dedicated to working to keep our programs running smoothly
with data entry and assistance.
Last month was awesome and we can't wait to greet any new volunteers
that come through our doors. May was surely a success. The weather's
bound to get nice soon, so come out to PCEI and help us to make June a
success too!
The temperatures are warming up now and outdoor volunteer opportunities
are available in addition to many indoor opportunities. We always have
opportunities for all ages and any skill level. Please contact us with questions and
interest! Thanks again to all of our amazing volunteers who have
contributed so much this past month! You are very much appreciated.
Full-time and Part-time AmeriCorps positions can be
found here
Internships can be found here.
Summer volunteer events will soon be up on our web calendar, so check
frequently!
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PCEI Events
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University of Idaho students proudly gather after presenting to the PCEI
staff and Board some of their service-learning projects at the Nature
Center. Photo: Jen Hiebert
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Volunteers help to build a necessary cattle fence at local PCEI
restoration site during a Saturday volunteer event. Photo: PCEI |
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**All PCEI events are schedule for rain, snow or shine. Please
remember to dress appropriately for the weather, including layers,
sturdy shoes and rain gear if needed. Remember to bring a water bottle
and lunch, plus sunscreen and a hat.
*Please RSVP with the Volunteer
Coordinator if you plan to attend!
ATV trail surveying
Every Friday in June
PCEI Nature
Center
8:30am-4:30pm
Do you want to enjoy some time outside, exploring with a fun group in
the woods for a day? This month, PCEI is partnering with the US Forest
Service to conduct visual surveys of user-created ATV trails. The
surveys will help identify the most appropriate method for restoration
and we could really use your help! We meet at PCEI at 8:15am and
carpool out together. Just RSVP so
we know to expect you!
Summer Storytime Series
Every Monday morning June-August
PCEI Nature
Center
10:30am-11:30am
Children and their caregivers are welcome to PCEI to enjoy free outdoor
morning readings by staff and community members. Come join us with the
little ones or contact Jonathan
Fortner if you are interested in volunteering as a reader.
Moscow Art Walk
Friday, June 18th
4:00pm-8:00pm
PCEI Nature
Center
Moscow Art Walk has become one of the many arts and cultural activities
that help make Moscow a vibrant community and this year, the PCEI Nature
Center will be a host site for much community artwork. Stop downtown to
grab a colorful brochure that will direct you on a self-guided tour of
the work of dozens of local and regional artists scattered around town.
But don't forget to stop at PCEI to experience fun outdoor art!
Rose Creek Volunteer Event
Thursday, June 24th
Rose Creek
Nature Preserve, Albion, WA
10:00am-2:00pm
Join PCEI for a day at Rose Creek Nature Preserve! The day will consist
of aspen restoration activities, trail maintenance and noxious weed
control to keep this Palouse gem beautiful. Please plan to meet us at
the entrance of the Preserve at 10:00am.
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PCEI Volunteer Positions
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AmeriCorps member, Zach Johnson leads elementary school kids in planting
trees during the Moscow Watershed Festival. Photo: PCEI |
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Interested in Volunteering? Why wouldn't you be?! Your first step is to
fill out this PDF (512KB) Volunteer Application and
send it to PCEI, attention: Volunteer Coordinator. Or you can just email it our way.
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Robin Baker was a critical volunteer at PCEI in 2010.
She just
graduated from Moscow High School and will
attend the University of
Idaho in the fall. Photo: PCEI
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* Are you good with computers?
PCEI is
in need some Data Entry help this
summer.
Contact our Volunteer
Coordinator if you're interested in helping out!
Click here for details on the following volunteer positions:
2010 Summer
Internships
Plate Project Intern
Nature Center Intern
Graphic Design Intern
Advancement Office Assistant
Grants Intern
Small Engine Mechanic
Administrative Assistant
Watersheds Program Assistant
PCEI Organization Development Assistant
Membership Assistant
Current AmeriCorps positions open:
Watershed
Restoration Technician - 300 hour Part-time
Moscow
Community Garden Coordinator - 300 hour Part-time
** All 300hrs must be completed by August 31, 2010, so apply NOW to get
started soon!
Please visit our internship
page for internship descriptions and applications! See the AmeriCorps-PCEI
webpage for more details on full-time and part-time positions in
the region.
What else?!
Tell us your great volunteer ideas, and we will work something out for
internship possibilities! Please contact the PCEI Volunteer Coordinator or check out
our internship
page if you have any volunteer questions or requests for
information.
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You Are Great!
Thank you so much for your time and energy
volunteering!
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WSU students help out to preserve mature aspen trees at the Rose Creek
Nature Preserve during a PCEI volunteer event. Photo: PCEI
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A Gift that Keeps on Growing
Need a great gift idea for an upcoming holiday, birthday, wedding,
anniversary, or birth? Buy a plant by phone or the Internet and we will
plant it for you at the PCEI Nature Center. Please visit here for more
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We at the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental
Institute appreciate you.
You’re such an important contributor, have you thought about becoming a
member of PCEI?
Please see our membership
webpage for more information.
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It's great to "coordinate" you!
Laura Milewski
PCEI Volunteer Coordinator
laura@pcei.org |
