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UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center Volunteer Docent Program

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ORGANIZATION: UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center

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Join the Tahoe Science Center cohort of docents. Share your love for the Tahoe community and contribute to efforts of fostering sustainable action in the basin. Communicate impactful knowledge to folks of all ages on the environmental issues, geology, and history of research of Lake Tahoe.

At UC Davis TERC, docents can:

  • Provide tours for student groups, local residents, and visitors to the region at our UC Davis Tahoe Science Center and other facilities.
  • Host a monthly lecture seriesand various workshops and conferences.
  • Give informal lectures to diverse audiences including student groups, college classes, Dean’s Future Scholars, local community organizations, local nonprofit groups, local government agency officials, state and federal dignitaries, and youth groups such as Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
  • Assist in our other highly popular programs, including Ski with a Scientist .

Our programs are increasingly gaining recognition, growing in size and number, and providing the north shore of Lake Tahoe with important educational services in addition to the research services we are known for.

Our robust training program makes it simple to get started. Docent training can be completed in two ways. The first option is receiving one-on-one training anytime by meeting with staff at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center and completing all reading and video materials provided. The second option is attending our intensive Summer Session in Tahoe program June 24th-30th, 2025, consisting of highly informative lectures by researchers and engaging group activities. Email Alison Toy (antoy@ucdavis.edu) for more information.

Volunteer docents are required to volunteer 40 hours per year. This is equal to about 10 shifts at the Tahoe Science Center per year.

24 Shifts

  • Tue Jul 15, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Wed Jul 16, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Thu Jul 17, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 8
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Fri Jul 18, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 8
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Tue Jul 22, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Wed Jul 23, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Thu Jul 24, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Fri Jul 25, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Tue Jul 29, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Wed Jul 30, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Thu Jul 31, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Fri Aug 01, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Tue Aug 05, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Wed Aug 06, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Thu Aug 07, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Fri Aug 08, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Tue Aug 12, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Wed Aug 13, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Thu Aug 14, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Fri Aug 15, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Tue Aug 19, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Wed Aug 20, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Thu Aug 21, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
  • Fri Aug 22, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Tahoe Science Center tours offered on Tu, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
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About UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center

Location:

201 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV 89451, US

Mission Statement

The Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is dedicated to research, education and public outreach on lakes and their surrounding watersheds and airsheds. Lake ecosystems include the physical, biogeochemical and human environments, and the interactions among them. The Center is committed to providing objective scientific information for restoration and sustainable use of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Description

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), formerly called the Tahoe Research Group, has been serving the Lake Tahoe and Truckee region with important research and outreach on environmental issues since 1968. Dr. Charles R. Goldman led these early efforts and through his outreach increased community awareness of the steady loss of water clarity in Lake Tahoe. TERC is dedicated to research, education and public outreach on lakes and their surrounding watersheds and airsheds.

The UC Davis Tahoe Science Center includes exhibits about scientific research at Lake Tahoe and provides an entertaining educational experience for residents, visitors and students to learn about the local environment and environmental issues.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Environment
Community, Education & Literacy, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 24 shifts

WHERE

201 Country Club DriveTahoe Center for Environmental Sciences buildingIncline Village, NV 89451

(39.24277,-119.93956)
 

DATE POSTED

May 19, 2025

SKILLS

  • Environmental Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Training takes about 2 hours in total. Shifts last for 2 - 4 hours.
  • A passion for educating people about Lake Tahoe, science, and the environment!

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