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6 people are interested
Volunteer Docent
ORGANIZATION: Aquarium of the Bay
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6 people are interested
Our volunteer docents encourage visitors to ask questions, engage in activities, and explore various exhibit galleries in the Aquarium and Sea Lion Center. Docents also conduct guided tours of the Aquarium for individuals and groups.
Qualifications:
- Interested in San Francisco Bay biology
- Previous teaching/biology experience a plus
- Willing to learn about the Aquarium's animals
- Eager to communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds
- Familiarity with dialogue/inquiry techniques or teaching is a MAJOR plus
- Support for the mission of Aquarium of the Bay
Requirements:
- Able to stand and speak to visitors for up to 6 hours at a time and lift at least 10 lbs
- Comfortable talking to the general public and in front of groups
- Willingness to learn and availability to participate in mandatory training
Time Commitment: We ask that our volunteer docents are able to work a minimum of 20 hours per month, preferably during the week (4-5 shifts per month). All volunteers must be available for a minimum of 6 months.
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About Aquarium of the Bay
Location:
PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, US
Mission Statement
Aquarium of the Bay's mission is to protect, restore, and inspire conservation of the San Francisco Bay and its watershed from the Sierra to the sea.
Description
Aquarium of the Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit marine nature center dedicated to inspiring conservation of the San Francisco Bay and all marine environments. Affiliated with The Bay Institute, the Aquarium strongly emphasizes conservation, research and education as its key priorities.
With exhibitions focused on the Bay's diverse aquatic animals and distinctive ecosystems, the Aquarium hosts nearly 600,000 visitors each year, and provides free classes and tours to more than 15,000 Bay Area school children annually.
The 65,000 square foot facility features 300 feet of crystal clear acrylic tunnels holding over 700,000 gallons of filtered Bay water that is home to over 20,000 aquatic animals, including sharks, bat rays and skates. New exhibits installed in April 2009 include an octopus exhibit, a jellies exhibit and PG&E Bay Lab, an interactive climate change exhibit.
Reflecting our emphasis on conservation, the Aquarium is a Certified Green Business. The San Francisco Green Business Program seeks to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by helping businesses integrate environmental responsibility into their operations in a manner that is sustainable as well as profitable.
The Aquarium is also accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a difficult-to-achieve indicator that it has met AZA's exacting standards for animal management and care, including living environments, social groupings, health and nutrition.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Aquarium of the BayEmbarcadero and Beach StreetPIER 39San Francisco, CA 94133
DATE POSTED
August 27, 2020
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Storytelling
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- We ask that our volunteer docents are able to work a minimum of 20 hours per month, preferably during the week (4-5 shifts per month). All volunteers must be available for a minimum of 6 months.