Volunteers
"Mud Kitchen Kids and Loose Parts Play" Enrichment
Join Us as a Volunteer for Our Summer Enrichment Class: "Mud Kitchen Kids and Loose Parts Play"!
Boise Outdoor OT is excited to invite volunteers to support our summer enrichment program, "Mud Kitchen Kids and Loose Parts Play." This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a fun, nature-based learning environment while gaining valuable experience.
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Why Volunteer with Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring educators, therapists, and nature enthusiasts to:
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Gain hands-on learning experiences in a sensory-rich, outdoor setting.
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Observe and learn about the developmental play stages of children.
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Accumulate volunteer hours for school, internships, or personal growth.
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Learn valuable OT skills directly from an experienced outdoor occupational therapist.
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Receive real-time insights on breakthroughs and challenges in children’s development.
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Earn a recommendation letter for college or job applications.
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Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about outdoor learning and play.
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Experience a therapeutic approach to fostering growth through play and creativity.
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Spend time outdoors while making a difference and having fun!
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What Happens After You Apply?
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We’ll Reach Out: Boise Outdoor OT will contact you to discuss the next steps.
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Background Check: Complete a background check as part of our commitment to safety.
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Onsite Interview: Participate in an in-person interview and group informational meeting to ensure a good fit with our program.
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Get Started: Begin your rewarding volunteer journey with us!
Partner with Boise Outdoor OT
If your university program is interested in partnering with Boise Outdoor OT's Mud Kitchen Kid enrichment classes for fieldwork assignments, volunteering, or mentoring, we’d love to hear from you!
We have proudly partnered with the College of Western Idaho’s Level I OTA students and Idaho State University’s Level I OT students.
This environment offers a dynamic learning opportunity for programs focused on occupational therapy, early childhood education, outdoor education, speech therapy, physical therapy, counseling, kinesiology, physical education, and additional health and sciences. Students will gain hands-on experience in a nature-based, sensory-rich environment, supporting children’s mental and physical developmental through open-ended, enhanced play opportunities.
Our semesters currently run during the Summer and Fall for approximately 6 weeks, with classes held all day on Fridays only.​
Please reach out to daniele to learn more!
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Boise Outdoor OT does not accept shadows or observation for 1:1 OT, only Mud Kitchen Kids Enrichment groups.
