Members volunteer time in our philanthropic projects; the Frances J. Johnson Dental Center, Operation School Bell®, Operation Hug, and work in our fundraising projects; postal contract station, gift and consignment shop, plus other committees and positions of leadership in our organization.
If you enjoy engaging with the public to help educate Angelenos about whales, dolphins, porpoises or our amazing front yard – the Pacific Ocean – this is the opportunity for you. These land-based events are held throughout the year all around LA. It’s a great way to spend a few hours and share your enthusiasm…
Each winter southern Californians have the privilege of seeing migrating gray whales right off shore! ACS-LA is committed to educating people about these great creatures. Along with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, ACS-LA trains docents to accompany whale watching trips to educate the public about the whales, dolphins, and other sea creatures that live off our…
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)
Docents, “volunteer teachers,” guide children on one-hour tours through the aquarium exhibit hall and give demonstrations on the beach. Provide information and conduct various activities relating to animals and plants of our local tidepools, beaches, kelp forests, islands and open ocean.
Sponsored by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and the American Cetacean Society-Los Angeles Chapter. You’ll be trained as a naturalist to narrate whale watching trips on boats that depart from local landings December 26 through March observing gray whales, dolphins, sea lions, and birds. Naturalists also give presentations in classrooms.
Greet new visitors and answer basic questions. Answer the telephone and provide general assistance to the Nature Center Manager and staff.
Help lead tours for preschoolers through high school students. (Training is held during the summer and fall.)
Assist in the daily cleaning of exhibits, preparing diets, feeding animals, observing animals, record keeping, providing enrichment and are responsible for keeping all animal areas clean and disinfected. Occasionally public speaking and animal handling is required. (Must be comfortable around turtles, tortoise, snakes and amphibians)