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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 Program Training
Join the Aquatic Nursery staff to tour school groups through lab activities and baby animal displays in the Science Hatchery education program. Position requires availability for one weekday morning a each week. Contact Kiersten Darrow at 310-548-7592 to sign up.
This training program is for ages 16 and up.
• Wednesday, September 25, 2013 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fall Docent Training Begins
Docents guide schoolchildren on tours through the Exhibit Hall, 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 September 13.
Training begins on September 16 and runs every Monday through December 17.
Fee covers training, docent training manual. Financial aid is available. Registration is required. Please call 310-548-7562.
• Monday, September 16, 2013 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Native Garden Workday / Beach Cleanup
On the first Saturday of each month, join CMA Educators and volunteers in maintaining the Cabrillo Native Garden and learn more about its plant and animal inhabitants. Also join other volunteers in a beach cleanup clearing the shore of marine debris.
Groups and service-learning students (40 students maximum) are required to make reservations by the Thursday before the event. Meet at the steps in front of the auditorium.
Group registrations: Call Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, 310-548-7562.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.
• Saturday, June 01, 2013 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Saturday, July 06, 2013 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Saturday, August 03, 2013 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Saturday, September 07, 2013 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Research Program Icebreaker
Learn about CMA research opportunities during this one-day event where staff and previous student researchers demonstrate laboratory techniques, conduct interviews for research positions and discuss project options. Mentorship by CMA staff for student projects for summer 2013 will be assigned. RSVP to Kiersten Darrow at 310-548-7562 x204.
This is a free event for high school students.
• Sunday, May 19, 2013 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Sunday, September 22, 2013 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sea Ranger Training
Sea Rangers is a volunteer naturalist program. We are looking for people who enjoy spending time outside, care about the environment and are interested in educating others about our coastline. Fifth grade students through adults who would like to make a difference in the environment are invited to apply.
Following five consecutive once-a-week training sessions, Sea Rangers will 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. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Please fill out the Sea Ranger form (below) by April 12th or call 310-548-7562 to register.
Member Price:
$30, Non-Member Price:
$30
 Sea-Ranger-2013.pdf
• Thursday, April 25, 2013 - Thursday, May 23, 2013 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Thursday, September 19, 2013 - Thursday, October 17, 2013 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SERVICE-LEARNINGOpportunities 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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