Volunteers
Our volunteer program at the Dunes Center is crucial to our ability to fulfill our mission. Volunteers implement our education programs, operate our Visitor Center, and provide support to staff. We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, tailored for people of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds.
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Guided Walk Docent - Lead nature walks and hikes in the dunes for private groups or the general public. |
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Visitor's Center House Host - Greet visitors, guide house tours and provide administrative support in our Visitor's Center. |
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Environmental Education and Public Outreach Volunteer - Lead afterschool and/or summer education programs as an Education Intern or assist interns as a high school intern. Provide environmental education and public outreach at community events. Share natural history knowledge with the general public at our Education Stations. |
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Environmental Stewardship Volunteer - Work in our native plant garden weeding, pruning, and planting. Volunteer at community service events in the dunes, such as ice-plant removals, native seed collections, and beach clean ups. |
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Special Events Volunteer - Help with the planning and execution of Dunes Center special events, including the Coreopsis Cup Golf Tournament, Trees of the Season Gala, DuneQuest, and SummerFest. |
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Administrative Volunteer - provide office support by answering phones, filing documents, managing mailings, performing light cleaning, and other special projects. |
Why Volunteer at the Dunes Center? |
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Feel good knowing you are helping to make a positive change in your community and environment |
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Teach people and share your knowledge |
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Learn more about your local environment |
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Meet new people and make new friends |
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Because it's fun |
How do I become a Dunes Center Volunteer?
It's really simple. Visit the Dunes Center for a volunteer application or download the application here. Return your application to the Dunes Center via hand deliver, mail or fax to 805.343.0442. Attend our next volunteer meeting.
Our volunteer group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00am to 11:00am at our Visitor's Center. Our next meeting is on July 28th. We will discuss volunteer opportunities, volunteer trainings and events.
For more information regarding our volunteer program, please contact us at volunteer@dunescenter.org or 805.343.2455 ext 203. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
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