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Get
Involved...Become a Channel Islands Naturalist Corps Volunteer
Train
to become a Channel Islands Naturalist Corps volunteer and
represent the sanctuary and Park on board local whale watch
vessels and educational cruises. Training includes information
taught by regional experts in the field of resource management,
marine mammals, oceanography, geology, island ecology, cultural
history, seabirds, and more. After one year of service, additional
training opportunities are available to become certified to
lead island hikes. Get involved in your sanctuary and Park
to help protect the ocean and islands through education and
research.
Volunteer
Requirements:
- Be
at least 18 years of age
- Enjoy
working with people and strong public speaking skills desired
- Knowledge
of, or desire to learn about the natural and cultural history
of the Santa Barbara Channel and Channel Islands
- Be
able to attend the required training and professional development
sessions
- Commit
one year of volunteer service, minimum of 8 hours per month
in the field and 3 hours per month at volunteer meetings
- Ability
to handle up to 8 hours at sea on power and/ or sail vessels
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