Volunteers operate our crisis hotline and provide crucial assistance with fundraisers and at our Project Cuddle Headquarters. In addition, many contact their local schools and health clinics to provide educational handouts and awareness for our cause.
Volunteer Retail Assistants work with staff to ensure that day to day operations at WHW’s Deja New are efficient and that shoppers have an enjoyable shopping experience. This is a critical volunteer position in assisting WHW in raising funding to support the mission.
Tallship volunteers maintain and repair the ships. From woodworking and sail mending to rigging and sailing skills, these volunteers work to ensure the continuation of maritime heritage. Volunteers may have the opportunity to participate in a variety of both educational and public sailing programs primarily aboard the Spirit of Dana Point. Sailing opportunities are limited…
WHW Personal Stylists work with job seekers one on one helping them to select professional attire and accessories, assisting with fit, color choice and most importantly providing support and encouragement as they prepare for interviews and their new start at work. Personal Stylists assist job seekers with building a professional wardrobe by ensuring they select…
The Ocean Institute’s research vessel is used for school and public programs to conduct research and provide educational whale watching cruises. Volunteers assist staff with program logistics such as managing passengers during boarding/disembarking, collecting required forms, preparing the vessel for programs, and serving as program facilitators. Volunteers must be age 16 and older.*Waitlist only; must…
WHW Resume Coaches are individuals who have experience with the job search and/or the hiring process. These volunteers are critical to the WHW mission by assisting job seekers in developing effective resumes, identifying quantifiable results from previous employment to showcase each one as an ideal and strong candidate in the job market.
Volunteers assist with the usual functions of a retail operation including visual merchandising, ticketing, stocking, assisting customers and finalizing sales at the register. Volunteers must be age 15 and older.
WHW Workshop Facilitators are vibrant individuals from the human resources department, small business owners or other career development professionals who have a talent for effectively communicating curriculum in an interactive format. Their impact on WHW clients is made in a group context as they help job seekers become knowledgeable, skilled and confident in the tasks…
The Tidepool Interpretive Program’s (TIP) objective is to educate tidepool visitors about the wonderful natural resources present along our coastline in a way that promotes environmental stewardship. This program occurs outdoors, with its home base behind the Ocean Institute at the entryway to the beautiful Marine Conservation Area. This program runs on weekdays and weekends…
Work alongside staff instructors in various programs with students from pre-K to 3rd grade. Fingerprinting is required for this position. Volunteers must be age 21 and older.