Learn all about the Ocean! Come Join The Seymour Volunteer Team!
ORGANIZATION: The Dickens Project
Please visit the new page to apply.
What would I be doing as a Visitor Experience Exhibit Guide? Teams of volunteers, student employees, and staff work together in our visitor hall to connect with the public using hands-on, marine science interpretation. Exhibit Guides assist visitors at the touch pools and interpret the aquarium and exhibit hall.
What are the requirements? Must be responsible, punctual, and reliable; enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds; desire to learn and communicate marine science and conservation to the public through hands-on activities and engaging interpretation; be comfortable working with live marine animals and working with children; enjoy working cooperatively with a team of other volunteers and staff; be at least 15 years old; have the attitude of a life-long learner. Previous knowledge of marine science or conservation preferred, but not required. No experience is necessary.
How do I apply to become a Visitor Experience Exhibit Guide? The first step is to submit an application on our website: https://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/volunteer/ Applications will be reviewed, and we will reach out to you when the soonest opportunity to train arises.
When and where are trainings? All training sessions take place at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Our soonest orientation is Saturday, August 5 from 11 AM - 2 PM. Generally, we host orientations monthly. After completing orientation, you will be required to sign up for three shadow shifts where you will shadow an experienced volunteer on how to interpret and interact with visitors in the exhibit hall.
APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS.
If you need more information or have any questions,
please contact the Volunteer Office at volunteers@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-3854.
2 Shifts
- 09:30 AM to 01:30 PM
- 01:00 PM to 04:15 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About The Dickens Project
Location:
1156 High Street, 327 Humanities Bldg. 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Dickens Project is threefold: to promote and carry out research and teaching on Charles Dickens and 19th-century literature and culture; to share its research findings with students, teachers, scholars, and members of the general public through domestic and international conferences, as well as through outreach efforts focused on the public humanities; and to professionalize the next generation of 19th-century studies scholars.
Description
We seek volunteers to assist with our high school educational outreach programs and our annual summer conference, the Dickens Universe.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 McAllister WaySanta CruzSanta Cruz, CA 95060
DATE POSTED
August 2, 2023
SKILLS
- General Education
- Youth Services
- English
- Spanish
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- New volunteers are required to commit to one 4-hour shift every other week for three months, after completion of training. Shift times are morning (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) and afternoon (1 - 4:15 PM), Tuesday - Sunday.