Community Engagement to Protect Oceans & Marine LifeAt — Save The Whales
If you enjoy working with school children, being outside, planting gardens, helping with beach activities, marking storm drains, doing litter cleanups, water monitoring, engaging the public, connecting with the community, and educating others about protecting the oceans, whales, and marine life - then Save the Whales is the group for you! SPECIAL PROJECTS:
- Dee the Beautiful Whale. A 43ft long inflatable Humpback Whale, that students can go inside to get a deeper learning of Humpback Whales. We do school outreach and Whalefest with Dee.
- Developing social media posts for campaign on storm drain pollution and how to prevent it.
- Working with local cities to do trash assessments regarding litter and storm drain pollution AND educating residents in Carmel about dog waste and how it contributes to ocean pollution.
10-14 service learner spots
We fill up quickly!
Availability: 1-2 days per week from am to early pm and some weekend days. Gas stipends provided for South County outreach.
Speaking Spanish or being a science major is helpful but not a deal breaker.
Students will shadow and work closely with staff.
Students will be photographed if they sign a release.
| Type | Frequency | Amount | Explanation | Show to students? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Reimbursement | bi-weekly | Gas stipend for activities in South Monterey County | Yes |
Interested students need to email:
Maris Sidenstecker
Executive Director
Maris@savethewhales.org
Email us with your availability, experience, phone number, and why you want to work with us.
We fill up quickly!