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Volunteer Monitoring Opportunities
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Otter Point Creek
Job Description
Volunteers monitor amphibians and reptiles (herps), fish, SAV (bay grasses) and water quality. These programs offer an opportunity for participants to become involved in real data collection, which is used to help land managers make informed decisions.
Volunteer Commitment
Please see Calendar of Events for current opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Volunteers age 16 and older or ages 12 to 15 with a parent/adult
who is willing to volunteer and accompany child on all sampling dates
- Some agility is required
- May get dirty and/or wet
- Excellent scout, home school, or group activity
Training & Benefits
No prior experience is necessary as volunteers will be trained and all necessary
equipment is supplied. (Instructions on species identification and how to collect data
and search techniques will be given the day of the search.) Field guides and all necessary
equipment will be provided. There are many benefits to becoming an “active volunteer”*
at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, including seasonal volunteer appreciation trips,
the annual volunteer dinner, skill and resume development, meeting new people, and
let’s not forget, spending time in a natural place (to mention just a few). *Please note:
“Active volunteer” status is reached when you volunteer at least 10 times a year.
How to Volunteer for these Projects
Calls for Volunteers for these projects are posted in the Calendar of Events for the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center. The calendar is posted at the Center and on the website. You must register for and attend the training workshop in order to participate in these volunteer opportunities. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. You do not need to fill out a Volunteer Interest Form for these opportunities.
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