Assist aquarists with routine tasks such as cleaning tanks, monitoring water conditions, etc. Previous experience with saltwater aquariums is desirable.
Join the education staff and other volunteers in maintaining the Cabrillo Coastal Native Plant Garden with weeding and planting while you learn more about coastal sage scrub and its plant and animal inhabitants and join others in a beach cleanup. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised.
Assist staff with the feeding of the live animal collection. Help with food preparation, feeding of the animal collection, observation of animal feeding habits and answering questions from the general public.
Assist gift shop manager in daily operations – affixing price labels to merchandise, stocking shelves with merchandise and running the cash register.
Set-up and run activity stations, including chair exercises and strength training center. Lead and assist in various seasonal and holiday craft projects. Help with our weekly bingo activities as a counter, caller, or runner.
Interview someone who grew up in the San Gabriel Valley. Transcribe an interview.
Instruct courses or workshops in a particular topic, i.e. Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, iMovie, iPad, etc. Assist as a Japanese translator for Japanese students. Help instructor answer questions.
Clerical work in the office, Monday-Fridays between 9am-5pm.
As a trained volunteer, you’ll spot and track Pacific gray whales on their annual migration, recording counts and behaviors. Also, identify and record other marine mammals seen. (December – May)
Join us on the beach! Docents provide school children with information about the ocean and conduct related activities on Cabrillo Beach. (April – June)