Homeschool Fridays

Description

Assist a naturalist in teaching Homeschoolers ages 4-12.  Generally about half the program is inside and half the program is outside.

These groups require training beyond our general training for a CHESPAX program and have a different theme each month.  Programs are at Flag Ponds Nature Park. Times listed are those for the volunteer to arrive and depart. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • New volunteers must meet with the program leader (Kim Curren) for a new volunteer orientation  
  • Successfully complete a CCPR background check: Background Checks | Calvert County, MD - Official Website (calvertcountymd.gov)     You will need to upload a photo of a government-issued ID during this online process, select "other" when asked for your team name.
  • Volunteers must attend the Education Volunteer orientation
  • Volunteers must observe a minimum of one homeschool day (both AM and PM sessions) before they can respond

Maintaining Qualifications: you must volunteer with a homeschool day least once in a 2-month time period.  If it has been more than 2 months since you have volunteered, you will need to attend another observation day as a refresher

  • The CCPR background check must be renewed annually 

To become a Qualified Volunteer, please attend contact Kim Curren to schedule an orientation training and an observation day.

Preregistration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Volunteers will be notified of weather cancelations as early as possible.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Requires: Background Check
Get Connected Icon Requires: Education Volunteer Orientation
Get Connected Icon Requires: Speciality Training

Location

Get Connected Icon Flag Ponds Nature Park
 20685

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Fri Jan 9, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 4:00pm
7.00 hours 1 of 3
Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 4:00pm
7.00 hours 1 of 3
Fri Mar 6, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 4:00pm
7.00 hours 1 of 3
Fri Apr 10, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 4:00pm
7.00 hours 1 of 3
Fri May 1, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 4:00pm
7.00 hours 1 of 3