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.

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…

Assist office staff with various clerical duties: special mailings, filing, data entry, etc. Hours are flexible depending upon project needs.

Greet new visitors and answer basic questions. Answer the telephone and provide general assistance to the Nature Center Manager and staff.

Volunteer to help bring our Friday Family Nights or Saturday Parent’s Night out programs to life!

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)