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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.
 For more information on volunteer opportunities, please send us an email or call 310-548-7562. |
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CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Beach Cleanup
On the first Saturday of each month, join CMA Educators and volunteers in a beach cleanup, clearing the shore of marine debris. Meet at the steps in front of the auditorium.
Groups are required to make reservations by the Thursday before the event: Call Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, 310-548-7562.
FREE; open to all ages.
• Saturday, October 6, 2018 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Saturday, December 1, 2018 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Coastal Park Naturalist Training
We are looking for volunteers 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, Coastal Park Naturalists 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 the minimum class size of 13 students. Space is limited to 25 individuals. Applications must be received by October 5. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Call 310-548-7562 to register. Financial assistance is available.
Member Price:
$30, Non-Member Price:
$30
• Thursday, October 11, 2018 - Thursday, November 8, 2018 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whalewatch Naturalist Training
Volunteers (college age and up) are trained as naturalists to narrate whale watching trips on boats that depart from local landings December 26 through April observing gray whales, dolphins, seal lions and birds. Naturalists may also give presentations in classrooms.
Meet in the John M. Olguin Auditorium. Training begins October 2, and the last day to join the program is October 16. No reservations required. For more information, call 310-548-7562.
• Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 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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