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Educational Communications

www.ecoprojects.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
Conservation education, environmental media programs, and ecological advocacy

Contact:
Nancy Pearlman
Educational Communications
P.O. Box 351419
Los Angeles, CA 90035-9119
Phone: (310) 559-9160
Fax: (310) 559-9160
ECNP@aol.com

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional, State, National, International

Counties Served:
All

Activities:
Education, Advocacy, Policy, Conservation, Ecotourism, Media Programs

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:
Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Multimedia, Website, Library/Lending Materials, Speaker/Lecture Series, Radio and TV Programs, Public Service Announcements, VNR Documentaries, Audio and Video Tapes

Education Programs:
•  ECONEWS -Television Program, syndicated, over 550 videos
•  Special Documentaries
    -Gem in the Heart of the City
    -Wind: Energy for the 90’s and Beyond
    -Population Crisis USA
    -A Focus on Environmental Education, Kimbark Elementary School
•  Environmental Directions Radio Series, syndicated, over 1750 shows
•  Radio and Television Production and Distribution
•  Public Service Announcements
•  The Ecology Center of Southern California
•  The Compendium Newsletter
•  Project Ecotourism - responsible travel

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Student, General Public

Other Languages:
Approximately 20 languages able to be accomodated

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
Educational Communications, founded in 1958, is an all-volunteer group. We welcome your participation. Since our international organization is decentralized, you can help wherever you live. Assist with simple tasks or take care of major projects.
Projects include:
•  ECONEWS Television Series—Digitally edit ecotourism shows (all-expense paid trips overseas available for editors). Log raw footage; prepare edit lists and edit the shows; develop in-studio programs; help on shoots in the field and/or in the studio; write teases, intros, segues, and closes for videos to be used on shows; screen finished shows and write highlights for catalog; type, edit, proof, and format the catalog entries; be a producer, director, writer, editor, cameraperson, audio person, or crew
•  Project Ecotourism—Collect and hold items for distribution to third-world countries; take materials on your trips overseas to distribute to individuals and organizations; staff offices of other groups that we support; write section of the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDEBOOK
•  Ecology Center of Southern California—Write letters in response to action alerts that will be sent out over the organization's letterhead; create action alerts; sort through press releases, brochures, reports, and newsletters to see if there are items for our response; staff literature tables at events, fairs, and conferences; give speeches to elementary, secondary, college, and adult audiences; attend hearings and read testimony; function as coalition and network representative in person and on the internet
•  Environmental Directions Radio Series—Research facts, figures, and statistics for upcoming shows; edit shows on reel-to-reel 1/4" tape or digitally with computer; prepare list of past and current distrbution outlets; transcribe interviews and edit for magazine and newsletter reprints; prepare short reports for other radio series
•  The Compendium Newsletter—Write or type reports and articles for inclusion in the newsletter; edit, shorten, and format special reports submitted by others; review books and CDs for the newsletter; proof issues every two months; sort the printed newsletters by zip code and bundle them for bulk mailing
•  Administrative—Get new members to join; get donations from viewers and listeners; telephone members to renew their subscriptions and give extra donations; handle inquires from viewers and listeners for more information; create reference list for each show; write grant proposals and seek funding for projects; market radio and television shows to new distributors and potential sponsors; dub the radio and television programs into other languages; address envelopes and handle other mailings; run errands; search websites; update our listings on other sites; respond to e-mails and follow-up; maintain our website; maintain databases and update mailing lists; prepare or update brochures, forms, flyers and other literature on computer; create special activities and projects as you see fit
•  Environmental Resources Library—Sort materials for collections; make dubs for the Library of Congress collection; organize archival material to be donated to a major library
•  Campus Greening—work with fellow students to promote ecological practices in schools; develop internship and volunteer programs with high schools and colleges
•  Humanity and the Planet— charitable work worldwide
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Leslie Lewis
(310) 559-9160

Internship Opportunities:
Interns are part of special school, organizational, or governmental programs that require a set number of hours, written evaluation, and supervisorial attention. If you simply want to help a good cause and/or get experience, then volunteer. If you need school credit or other job training as an intern, we will provide the appropriate service.

Videos:
For loan free of charge, or for purchase
The Environmental Resources Library has over 2,000 audio and videocassettes and other historic archival materials available.



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