Marine, Coastal and Watershed
Resource Directory


Search by Name   Search by County   Search by Topic   Search for Volunteer Opportunities   Search for Internships


San Diego California Regional Environmental Education Community

www.creec.org/region9a

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
Connect K-12 educators with high quality resources about the environment

Contact:
SanDCREEC
San Diego County Office of Education
6401 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111-7399
Phone: (858) 292-3733
Fax: (858) 576-9827
creec9a@hotmail.com

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Imperial, San Diego

Activities:
Education, Conservation

Topic:
Wetlands, Aquaculture, Cultural History, Kelp Forest, Islands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Energy, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Coastal Access, Boating, Marine/Estuary Reserves and Sanctuaries, Environmental Justice, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Sand Dune Habitats, Fisheries, Coastal Processes

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Website

Target Audiences:
K-12

Other Languages:
Work is interfaced with ELD.

In-Service Training:
Volunteers, Policy Makers:
As we bring policy makers onto the Steering Committee there is training provided. Volunteers are actively sought and trained.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers for SanDCREEC can do a variety of things and support a number of projects:

  • School Map: Someone is needed to develop a color coordinated map of the location of elementary, middle, and high schools in San Diego County. If merited, color-coding can continue with non-formal education sites (museums, nature centers, wetlands, etc.)
  • File Service: Someone is needed to develop a cataloging system for materials, and papers.
  • Garden Resource Directory: Someone is needed to follow up with schools and businesses in pursuit of the School Garden Resource Directory. Contacts must be secured for each garden; locations described. Businesses must be surveyed, and tabulated. Primary skill: Congenial spirit on the telephone.
  • Web Researcher: Someone is needed to research potential Environmental Education web links on the net; then annotate them. Develop a file cataloging these sites.
  • SEED Fair: People are needed to assist with the preparation for the SEED Fair. Writing questions/problems; developing scoring rubrics; securing prizes for all events; helping to coordinate the EE Resource Fair; Public Relations!

Internship Opportunities

  Program:
CREEC Network Intern
  Description:
Interns will evaluate up to 3 environmental organizations each week, setting appointments around their own schedule. Interns will drive to the site of organizations that provide environmental education services to K-12 teachers. Interns will interview the education directors, and or other appropriate staff at the sites and evaluate the services that are provided. The intern will write up a synopsis and calendar the activities of those organizations providing high quality resources (according to established criteria). This information will be posted on the SanDCREEC website, and distributed to teachers through a variety of methods, including list serves and E-mail. Interns will organize one public "network building" meeting to encourage partnerships between K-12 teachers and the environmental education specialists they have visited. Arranging the invitations, meeting place, refreshments, agenda, and evaluation.
Interns will also contribute to networking and marketing strategies, focusing on building the regional searchable EE Directory, calling school district personnel, researching on the Internet, organizing communication systems (establishing list serves, E-mail, building the EE School Liaison network) cataloging resources and information, and other duties as they arise.
  When Needed:
Fall, Winter, Spring
10 hours or less per week
  Qualifications:
•  Ability to set own schedule and drive to various sites in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
•  Bold enough and pleasant enough to interview environmental leaders and invite them to participate in a meeting.
•  Listening, note-taking, and critical thinking skills to evaluate provider services using a survey document.
•  Organized enough to coordinate the details of hosting a public meeting.
•  Flexible, creative problem solver who can give attention to detail
The Intern must be a self-starter, willing to try new things; much of the networking will be self-directed (but not unsupervised). There are many ramifications with the CREEC position. Interns must be flexible and possess a willingness to learn.
  Application:
Submit a cover letter and resume by email or post, and then call for an interview.
  Number of Interns:
1-2 internships available in San Diego and Imperial area
  Compensation:
Compensation: Business cards, letterhead, name tag, "pats on the back", connections to environmental education leaders, a better understanding of the educational system and environmental education, letter of reference from a State Agency, impressive line on the resume (great experience), but no money…not even gas money!


General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Two large parking lots nearby, easy walk

Public Transit Access:
City Bus #7; Old Town Trolley; Taxis-Yellow, Silver

Disabled Access:
Handicapped parking facilities; Transport available; Seniors are bused to site; Wheelchair ramp and elevators; C-4U for the Blind



Please use your BACK button to return to the previous page.