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VOLUNTEER your time, energy and talents to the Aquarium
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Volunteer Programs
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We welcome your application to become an Aquarium volunteer. To begin your volunteer journey, please review the opportunities below and complete the appropriate application form as noted. Depending upon the position a training period may be required and there may be a waiting period as openings become available. For your convenience, you can print out the volunteer application.
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CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Aquatic Nursery Docent Training
Join the Aquatic Nursery staff to tour school groups through lab activities and baby animal displays in the new Science Hatchery education program. For more information, please contact the Aquatic Nursery at 310-548-7562.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Fall Docent Training
Docents guide schoolchildren on tours through the Exhibit Hall or on the beach, providing information and activities relating to the exhibits. Following three months of training, docents will chose one morning per week to provide tours. A desire to learn about the ocean, an interest in children and willingness to work with CMA for two years are the primary qualifications. Applicants will be accepted through August 30.
Training begins on September 20 and runs every Monday through December 13.
$30 fee covers training, docent manual and textbook. Financial aid is available; fee subject to change.
Registration is required, please call 310-548-7562
Member Price: $30, Non-Member Price: $30
Monday, September 20, 2010 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Native Garden Workday / Beach Cleanup
On the first Saturday of each month, join the Education staff and volunteers in maintaining the Cabrillo Native Garden and learn more about its plant and animal inhabitants. Also, join others in a beach cleanup clearing the shore of marine debris.
Groups and service-learning students are required to make reservations by the Thursday of the week of the activity. Registration is done Monday through Thursday by phone only at 310-548-7562.
This is a free activity, open to everyone.
Saturday, September 04, 2010 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Saturday, October 02, 2010 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Saturday, November 06, 2010 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Saturday, December 04, 2010 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Research Open House
Learn about research opportunities at CMA during this one day open house where staff demonstrate laboratory techniques and discuss project options. Research internship appointments in 2010-2011 will be based on attendance at this open house.
Free and open to prospective volunteers age 11 and older.
For more information, please call 310-548-7562.
Saturday, September 25, 2010 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Sea Ranger Training
Sea Rangers is a naturalist program at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy spending time outside, care about the environment, and enjoy educating others about our coastline. Fifth grade students through adults who would like to make a difference in the environment are invited to apply.
Volunteers are trained to provide interpretation and monitoring of the Cabrillo fishing pier, Salinas de San Pedro salt marsh, Point Fermin State Marine Park and other Cabrillo Beach habitats. Pre-registration is required to meet minimum class size of 13 students. Space is limited to 25 individuals.
Please fill out a Sea Ranger form or call 310-548-7562 to register.
Applications must be received by September 16.
Member Price: $30, Non-Member Price: $30
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - Thursday, October 14, 2010 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SERVICE-LEARNING Opportunities are offered to help students fulfill academic service hour requirements and to help us fulfill our mission to educate the public about our local Southern California marine environment. For more information on community service or service-learning requirements, please click here. Per City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks policy we may not provide opportunities for individuals who are court referred. Contact The Volunteer Center, South Bay/Harbor/Long Beach at 310-212-5009 for court referred assignments. ON-GOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESOnce accepted into our program, volunteers are registered with the City of Los Angeles. Volunteers, 14 years and older, must be fingerprinted. All volunteers under 18 years of age must have parent/legal guardian permission to volunteer. Name badges are provided and t-shirts are available for purchase. Volunteers are encouraged to become a member of our support organization, FRIENDS of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
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