TEAM DNR

TEAM DNR Volunteers

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”  - Margaret Mead

TEAM Volunteers in Action with Children outdoors

TEAM Volunteer in Classroom with Students

TEAM volunteers and their work are an inspiration to us all. Each trained volunteer delivers quality, hands-on presentations to students around the state. They come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a strong desire to give something back to Maryland students. Their efforts are helping to shape a new stewardship ethic among our young people.

Each volunteer attends an extensive training session. Training sessions cover our core programs and other environmental topics. Many sessions have a field component in which volunteers receive practical, hands-on experience.

Volunteers will work in pairs in the classroom, and new volunteers are in training with experienced volunteers until they feel ready to teach on their own.

How can I become a TEAM volunteer?

Group photo of TEAM Volunteers - April 2011

If you are interested in becoming a TEAM volunteer you need to do the following:

  1. Look at the volunteer description that details the duties of TEAM volunteers
  2. Fill out a TEAM volunteer application available in Adobe Acrobat format.
    For more instructions about obtaining the free Adobe Acrobat viewer visit our instruction page.
  3. Submit the application to Chris Hintz, TEAM program coordinator, at:

    Chris Hintz
    Maryland DNR
    Tawes Bldg. E-2
    580 Taylor Avenue
    Annapolis, MD 21401

  4. Attend a 3-day Training Course given twice a year in February/March and in August.

    The first 2013 TEAM training will take place on February 19th and 26th and March 7th, 2013, from 10 am – 3:30 pm. 

    The first two days will be at the DNR Tawes Building, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD  21401.  The March 7th location for the Streams training will be the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center in Rockville, MD.  The training is cumulative and the first two days are required.  The Streams training is highly recommended. 

If you have further questions call Chris Hintz, TEAM program coordinator, at 410-260-8809 or email her at chintz@dnr.state.md.us