WE ARE HOSTING OUR VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS VIRTUALLY TO CONTINUE
BUILDING OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEER NETWORK AS WE STAY SAFER AT HOME. COME
LEARN ABOUT ALL OF OUR GREAT PROGRAMS TO GET INVOLVED WITH, WAYS TO
HELP THE ENVIRONMENT FROM HOME, AND BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN WE
RESCHEDULE OUR PROGRAM SPECIFIC TRAININGS.PLEASE REGISTER
INDIVIDUALLY WITH YOUR OWN PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR JUNE
8: HTTPS://ATTENDEE.GOTOWEBINAR.COM/REGISTER/6148925726763369227
[https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6148925726763369227]
YOU CAN JOIN FROM A COMPUTER OR CALL IN.
Founded on the principle that one person can make a difference, Heal
the Bay has empowered over 100,000+ VOLUNTEERS TO IMPROVE OUR
ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITIES. Our VOLUNTEERS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART IN
FULFILLING HEAL THE BAY'S MISSION - they advocate for safe, healthy
and clean water in Los Angeles through education, interpretation,
science and more.
Volunteer Orientation occurs every second Monday of the month. Attend
one to learn more about Heal the Bay, our volunteer programs, and
current water issues in Los Angeles County.
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MUST HAVES
* Must be 14 or older to attend (if younger, please contact us).
* Must commit to a minimum of three months of service.
* Must attend a Volunteer Orientation first before attending any
Heal the Bay volunteer trainings.
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH HEAL THE BAY
* Join a dedicated community that engages in local environmental
issues.
* Build professional and personal skills.
* Become a confident advocate for the environment.
* Access to exclusive Heal the Bay volunteer events.
FAQS
WHAT ARE HEAL THE BAY'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS?
We have five distinct VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS THAT WE OFFER. Each program
has a specific training associated with it, as well as its own
VOLUNTEER ROLES.
* AQUARIUM - Aquarium VOLUNTEERS WORK AT OUR HEAL THE BAY AQUARIUM.
They interpret at touch tanks, ensure the success of private EVENTS,
support animal operations, and facilitate field trips.
* BEACH - Beach Captain VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT OUR LARGE NOTHIN' BUT
SAND BEACH CLEANUPS THAT OCCUR EVERY THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. They
are also involved in other beach programs like Suits on the Sand, and
have the opportunity to attend Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain
training.
* OUTREACH - These VOLUNTEERS TAKE HEAL THE BAY KNOWLEDGE ALL OVER
LOS ANGELES. Speakers Bureau VOLUNTEERS PRESENT IN CLASSROOMS, in
business meetings, at beach cleanups, festivals and more.
* COMMUNITY SCIENCE - MPA Watch VOLUNTEERS SURVEY MARINE PROTECTED
AREAS (MPAs) in SoCal. They monitor, collect data, and get to walk
along some of California's most stunning beaches.
* YOUTH - Middle and high school students register their school
club with Club Heal the Bay [https://clubhealthebay.org/]to be part
of a larger environmental advocacy community. In return,
clubs receive recognition and rewards for their civic action
projects.
DO ANY PROGRAMS REQUIRE BACKGROUND CHECKS?
Yes, all programs require their volunteers to complete a Live Scan and
pay a processing fee.
DO ALL HEAL THE BAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES REQUIRE ME TO ATTEND A
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION?
Nope! We have standalone VOLUNTEER opportunities that require no
previous training. These are opportunities that you can start right
away.
* Nothin' But Sand Monthly Public Cleanups
[https://healthebay.org/events/category/heal-the-bay/nothin-but-sand/list/]
* Wednesday Warriors Weekly Volunteer Opportunity
[https://healthebay.org/event/wednesday-warriors-office-support/all/]
I AM PART OF A GROUP, SCHOOL, OR COMPANY THAT WANTS TO GET INVOLVED.
ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR ME?
Yes! We have several Groups & School, and Company opportunities. Check
out the links below:
_Groups & Schools_
* Adopt-A-Beach Group Cleanups
[http://sites.healthebay.org/MarineDebris/MDDB/newcleanup.aspx?cleanuptype=adopt]
* Request-A-Speaker [https://healthebay.org/request-a-speaker/]
* Club Heal the Bay [https://clubhealthebay.org/about/]
_Companies_
* Suits on the Sand Sponsored Cleanups
[https://healthebay.org/donate/more-ways-to-give/]
* Request-A-Speaker [https://healthebay.org/request-a-speaker/]
* Corporate and Foundation Giving
[https://healthebay.org/donate/corporate-foundation-giving/]
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS!
Great! Please contact US at volunteer@healthebay.org
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