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California State Parks
Sea and Desert Interpretive Association

www.seaanddesert.org

Organization Type:
Government Agency, Non-Profit

Mission:
Preserve and protect natural and cultural resources and provide interpretation and recreation

Contact:
Fredda D. Stephens, Interpreter I
Sea and Desert Interpretive Association
100225 State Park Road
North Shore, CA 92254
Phone: (760) 393-3059
Fax: (760) 393-2466
Email

Geographical Focus:
Local, State

Counties Served:
Riverside, Imperial

Activities:
Education, Conservation, Tourism, Recreation, Restoration, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Boating, Cultural History, Endangered Species, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife, Geology

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Posters, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Publication, Newsletter, Brochures, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Display, Multimedia, Website

Speaker or Lecture Series:
We outreach to schools, libraries, and community organizations

Education Programs:

  • Junior Rangers: Waters, Birds, Plants, Ecology
  • Campfire Programs: Watershed, Birds/Flyway, Sea
  • School Programs
  • Docent Training

Target Audiences:
K-12th Grades, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public, Volunteers, Interns

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Camp hosts, visitor center volunteers, interns, entrance station hosts, maintenance volunteers, SDIA board members and officers
  When Needed:
October to April
  Commitment:
3-6 months
  Qualifications:
Meet the essential functions of duty statement, live scan, and DMV clearance
  Application/Training:
Application, check references, confirm dates, do clearance checks
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Fredda Stephens
(760) 574-0947


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Interpretation to public, visitor orientation
  When Needed:
All year
  Qualifications:
High school graduate, some college
  Application:
Volunteer application
  Number of Interns:
1
  Housing Provided:
Maybe
  Paid:
No
  Stipend:
Yes
  Credit:
Yes
  Contact Name:
Fredda Stephens
fstephens@parks.ca.gov
(760) 574-0947


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

Parking Available:
Yes

Disabled Access:
Campsites, fishing access, and day use areas are accessible. Off-road wheelchair is available.


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