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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, September 7, 2019 • 10:00 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 give guided tours. A desire to learn about the ocean, an interest in children and a willingness to work with CMA for two years are the primary qualifications. Applications will be accepted through September 4.
Training begins on September 9 and is held every Monday through November 18.
A $30 fee covers training costs and the docent training manual. Financial aid is available. Registration is required. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Floyd Anderson at 310-548-7562 x229 or floyd.anderson@lacity.org.
 Volunteer-Tour-Guides.pdf
• Monday, September 9, 2019 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 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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