The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center
Promoting the conservation and restoration of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes ecosystem through education, research, and the support of cooperative stewardship.
Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm (Seasonal Hours)
1055 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe, CA 93434
Tel. 805.343.2455
Fax 805.343.0442

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Volunteer Events

Make a Difference Day
October 22, 2011
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Download the flyer

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 January 26. For more information regarding our volunteer program and to rsvp for the meeting, please contact us at volunteer@dunescenter.org or 805.343.2455

2012 Volunteer Meeting SChedule coming soon!

Volunteer Downloads

Volunteer Timecard
Volunteer Application
Volunteer Newsletter
Board Member Application

 

Presidential Service Award

The Dunes Center is a certified organization for the Presidential Service Award program. To learn more about the program, check out the fact sheet. When you complete and submit your timesheet to the Dunes Center we will enter and certify your hours toward your award.

Adults 26 (and up)

Bronze - 100 to 249 hours
Silver - 250 to 499 hours
Gold - 500+ hours

 

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Volunteers

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. The Dunes Center is also a certified organization for the Presidential Service Award.

Volunteer Opportunities:
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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.
This volunteer position is available for all volunteers. Available internships can be viewed here.
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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 January 26. 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!