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.
Assist office staff with various clerical duties: special mailings, filing, data entry, etc. Hours are flexible depending upon project needs.
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.
Assist Education Staff with various activities including SEA SEARCH programs, marine lab/classroom set-up; beach programs like Key to the Sea; Exploration Center; special tours; and providing educational and recreational programs to schools and the public.
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.)
Volunteer to help bring our Friday Family Nights or Saturday Parent’s Night out programs to life!
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)