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22 people are interested
Docent/ Education Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Marine Mammal Care Center
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22 people are interested
*COVID-19 Update*
Our team continues to carefully monitor health and safety conditions and adapt guidelines as necessary. Wearing masks on site is currently highly recommended for both Marine Mammal Care Center personnel and visitors. COVID vaccination is not currently required to volunteer but is highly recommended.
Docent/ Education Volunteer
We are looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers with the ability to communicate with guests and staff effectively. Docents/Education Volunteers are specially trained to meet and greet our visitors and educate them on our mission of ocean conservation through education and wildlife rehabilitation. You will talk with our visitors and answer their questions. Docents conduct scheduled tours and give presentations to larger groups. Docents also have the option to learn to use the cash register and assist in our gift shop. We train our volunteers, so no prior experience is needed, but must have a good audible speaking voice and be comfortable speaking with groups of people.
Skills: Patience, compassion, organization and ability to give and follow directions. Must be able to maintain a calm demeanor and adapt quickly and have an approachable demeanor.
More opportunities with Marine Mammal Care Center
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About Marine Mammal Care Center
Location:
3601 South Gaffey St. #8, San Pedro, CA 90731, US
Mission Statement
The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles is a hospital for ill, injured and malnourished marine mammals. Our mission is to rehabilitate and release back into their natural environment, sick and injured seals and sea lions that strand along the Los Angeles County Coastline. We are the only year round rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles County designated to treat marine mammals. Our important work is authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Description
The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles is a hospital for ill, injured and orphaned marine mammals. Our primary work is the treatment and release of rescued seals & sea lions.
The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles was initially formed as the result of an agreement between Harcourt-Brace and the Los Angeles Unified School District(LAUSD). The Care Center began operating in October 1992.
The Care Center is also involved in the education of students, school teachers and the general public in conjunction with the Center for Marine Studies. We also actively collaborate with other agencies, universities and museums to learn and aid the treatment of the patients in our care.
The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles is a participating organization of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network. In the case of an oil spill within the Los Angeles, Ventura County area, The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles would respond to caring for any marine mammals exposed to petroleum products in their environment, working under the Office of Spill Prevention and Response.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3601 South Gaffey Street #8San Pedro, CA 90731
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2022
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Group Facilitation
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Once Weekly on a Consistent Day. Morning shifts are from 9:45 am - 1:15 pm. Afternoon shifts are from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
- Must be comfortable speaking with groups of people and have some customer service experience