Provide one hour tours, talks and demonstrations in the CMA exhibit hall during a four-week period. Training and activities relating to Southern California tidepools, beaches, kelp forest, islands, open ocean, and touring techniques are included. Two sessions are offered: Junior High (grades 7-9) and Senior High (grades 10-12).
Assist aquarists with routine tasks such as cleaning tanks, monitoring water conditions, etc. Previous experience with saltwater aquariums is desirable.
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.
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.
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.
The boys and girls of Assisteens focus on Community Service, Leadership, and Teamwork. Assisteens participate in a variety of valuable philanthropic works in the community and, in addition, support the philanthropic projects of the main chapter. Members range from 7th to 12th grade.
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)