Volunteer: Visitor Center DocentVisitor center docents staff the front desk of the visitor center, direct tourists to nearby points of interest, interpret exhibits, assist with public programs and local community outreach events, conduct regular exhibit upkeep, and assist with future program development. Docents may also have the opportunity to assist with in-person field trips for local elementary school students. Docents will receive training to learn about sanctuary research and resource protection programs, visitor center operations and a wide range of natural and cultural resources within the sanctuary. Benefits: Volunteers will gain knowledge about marine biology, oceanography, and environmental conservation in connection to the various exhibits. Being a docent also includes invitations to special events and our volunteer appreciation programs. Students at Cal Poly who have a Junior standing or above may also be eligible for credit in MSCI 401. Agency: NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Coastal Discovery Center Visitor center docents staff the front desk of the visitor center, direct tourists to nearby points of interest, interpret exhibits, assist with public programs and local community outreach events, conduct regular exhibit upkeep, and assist with future program development. Docents may also have the opportunity to assist with in-person field trips for local elementary school students. Docents will receive training to learn about sanctuary research and resource protection programs, visitor center operations and a wide range of natural and cultural resources within the sanctuary. Benefits: Volunteers will gain knowledge about marine biology, oceanography, and environmental conservation in connection to the various exhibits. Being a docent also includes invitations to special events and our volunteer appreciation programs. Students at Cal Poly who have a Junior standing or above may also be eligible for credit in MSCI 401. Agency: NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Coastal Discovery Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 93452 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Field Trip VolunteerField trip volunteers assist with running in-person field trip programs for local K-12 schools by leading educational stations to teach them about the sanctuary and its work to protect various resources. These stations include nature journaling and beach exploration walks. Field trips are currently offered Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Volunteers will receive training on how to lead educational stations and learn about topics related to the knowledge needed to be an effective field trip volunteer and visitor center docent. Benefits: Volunteers will gain knowledge about marine biology, oceanography, and environmental conservation in connection to the various curriculum offerings and visitor center exhibits. Being a field trip volunteer also includes invitations to special events and out volunteer appreciation programs. Students at Cal Poly who have a Junior standing or above may also be eligible for credit in MSCI 401. Agency: NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Coastal Discovery Center Field trip volunteers assist with running in-person field trip programs for local K-12 schools by leading educational stations to teach them about the sanctuary and its work to protect various resources. These stations include nature journaling and beach exploration walks. Field trips are currently offered Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Volunteers will receive training on how to lead educational stations and learn about topics related to the knowledge needed to be an effective field trip volunteer and visitor center docent. Benefits: Volunteers will gain knowledge about marine biology, oceanography, and environmental conservation in connection to the various curriculum offerings and visitor center exhibits. Being a field trip volunteer also includes invitations to special events and out volunteer appreciation programs. Students at Cal Poly who have a Junior standing or above may also be eligible for credit in MSCI 401. Agency: NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Coastal Discovery Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 93452 Allow Groups: No |