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www.chulavistanaturecenter.org
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Program: Aquarist Volunteer | |
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Description: Responsible for maintaining the exhibits, collecting specimens, and cleaning and feeding over 50 marine aquaria. Working under the direction of the Curator of the Aquaria, volunteers will prepare the animals' food, monitor the health of the animals, record tank temperatures and chemical status, and keep the exhibit and prep areas clean. Volunteers must be willing to get wet occasionally. Aquarists often have contact with curious visitors and should be able to deal with questions from the general public. | |
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When Needed: Year-round | |
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Qualifications:
• Able to work with live animal species • Able to keep a reliable schedule • Committed to maintaining exhibits • Able to keep clear and orderly work area • Able to be a self-starter and accept changes in procedure • Able to feed animals on a regular basis | |
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Commitment Required: 12 months | |
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Application/Training: Apply in person | |
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Community Service Documentation: Yes, for more than 20 hours | |
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Contact: Barbara Moore (619) 409-5903 barbara@chulavistanaturecenter.org | |
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Program: Docent and Interpretive Guides | |
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Description: Docents work with the science resource teachers and program director to develop new methods of interpreting Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. • Develop and lead tours of interior and exterior exhibits and on interpretive trails • Interpret natural history for the public • Identify birds inhabiting the refuge • Describe the history of the site • Understand the goals of Nature Center • Take plant and animal materials into classrooms • Research and interpret historical events and marsh ecology • Identify areas of interest within the marsh • Develop narrative for walks around the Nature Center campus and on the Refuge interpretive trails that focus on birds, food webs, who lives here, insects, plants, human use etc. • Adapt presentations to different age groups including adults • Be very flexible | |
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When Needed: Year-round | |
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Qualifications:
• Enthusiasm for material • Able to research areas of special interest • Able to adapt presentations to different age levels • Able to meet requirements as defined by Program Director • Flexible in participation • Able to make 12 month commitment • Research and prepare presentations on new materials • Creative and innovative informative presentation • Speak to a group clearly and concisely • Spanish language a plus | |
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Commitment Required: 12 months | |
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Application/Training:
• Volunteer orientation and tour with staff • 30 hours of Docent Training • Other opportunities | |
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Community Service Documentation: Yes, if more than 20 hours | |
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Contact: Barbara Moore (619) 409-5903 barbara@chulavistanaturecenter.org | |
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Program: Gift Shop Volunteer | |
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Description: The Nature Center Gift Shop sells naturalist supplies. Volunteers needed to operate admission and cash registers. Must be informed about inventory. | |
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When Needed: Tuesday through Sunday year-round | |
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Qualifications:
• Reliable and on time • Operate cash registers • Handle money • Deal with visitors politely • Know inventory | |
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Application/Training:
• Volunteer Orientation with staff • Training with gift shop manager | |
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Community Service Documentation: Yes, over 20 hours | |
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Contact: Barbara Moore (619) 409-5903 barbara@chulavistanaturecenter.org | |
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Program: Bird Handler | |
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Description:
• Clean assigned bird cages and house • Work birds assigned to you • Participate in animal programs • Keep records | |
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When Needed: Year-round | |
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Qualifications:
• Ability to work with live birds • Regular schedule • Able to handle and feed wild animals on a regular basis • Able to follow instructions from Curator of Birds | |
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Commitment Required: 12 months | |
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Application/Training:
• Volunteer orientation and tour with staff • Individual training under direct senior bird staff | |
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Community Service Documentation: Yes, over 20 hours | |
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Contact: Barbara Moore (619) 409-5903 barbara@chulavistanaturecenter.org | |
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Program: Party Crew | |
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Description: Help with Birthday parties, Workshops. Help children doing various arts and crafts and introducing them to the center. | |
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When Needed: Variable | |
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Qualifications: Enjoy children, reliable | |
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Community Service Documentation: Yes, if over 20 hours | |
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Contact: Barbara Moore (619) 409-5903 barbara@chulavistanaturecenter.org | |
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Program: Groundskeeping Volunteer | |
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Description: Help the Groundskeeper in sustaining, and maintaining both aquatic and terrestrial plants. | |
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When Needed: Year-round | |
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Qualifications:
• Enjoy gardening • Understand the needs of upland and wetland plants • Be timely and reliable | |
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Community Service Documentation: Yes if over 20 hours | |
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Contact: Barbara Moore (619) 409-5903 barbara@chulavistanaturecenter.org | |
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Program: Maintenance Volunteer | |
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Description: Assist in the daily sweeping, cleaning, vacuuming, washing, etc. or exhibits. | |
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When Needed: Year-round | |
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Qualifications:
• Enjoy cleaning • Understand the special needs of Aquaria • Follow directions | |
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Commitment Required: Variable | |
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Community Service Documentation: Yes, if over 20 hours | |
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Contact: Barbara Moore (619) 409-5903 barbara@chulavistanaturecenter.org |
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