Learn about native plants, habitat restoration, and growing plants in the nursery through exclusive training workshops held throughout the year.
Assist the husbandry staff with tasks such as cleaning and food preparation through the busy spring season. Seasonal Volunteers are a vital part of our success, as they allow trained animal care volunteers to spend more time providing direct patient care. Report to the staff shift lead(s) on their scheduled shift as well as the…
Assist during our sails as a deckhand or crew member. You can also assist with dockside support. There is constant demand in the following areas: general boat maintenance – sanding, oiling, painting, cleaning the vessels; repair and upgrades – canvas/sails, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and electrical projects.
Assist the husbandry staff with husbandry tasks and patient care. Report to the staff shift lead(s) on their scheduled shift as well as the Husbandry Manager. This role is on-site at the hospital in San Pedro.
Assist the education team with guest interaction, group tours, and day-to-day operations. Report directly to the Education Manager and will be on-site at the hospital and educational facility in San Pedro. Duties may include: talking to visitors around the hospital, educating guests about our patients, ringing up guests in the gift store, answering the main…
Serve on various committees supporting the work of FCMA in Membership, Development and Grand Grunion Gala.
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.