Opportunity Details
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
Año Nuevo State Park is currently looking for outdoor enthusiasts to join our volunteer family! Año Nuevo is home to a large Elephant Seal rookery, and offers a remarkable wildlife experience just 20 miles north of Santa Cruz. Accepted applicants receive comprehensive training as docent naturalists and then lead guided walks through the natural preserve in the winter and act as “roving” naturalist interpreters the rest of the year. Training occurs every Sunday from Sept 24th through Dec 10th. Docents are given a uniform jacket but extra uniform items are encouraged for purchase at wholesale prices. The rest of the year, you will act as a roving naturalist and we ask approx 2 half days or 1 full day per month. In addition to the time commitment, docents need to be able to walk approx 3-6 miles per shift in uneven terrain and over sand dunes. Docents need to be comfortable leading tours of approx. 20 people of all ages through a wildlife preserve among 2,000 lb elephant seals. Public speaking skills and a passion for the environment are encouraged.
| Benefits included special after-hour tours of the preserve for friends and family, special docent only events and enrichment classes/lectures with various specialists and scientists. |
In order to register for this opportunity you must login to an existing account or register to create a new account.
This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. When you click on the link you will have the option to:
Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity:
©2017 Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, an affiliate of the HandsOn Connect, 1740 17th Ave | Santa Cruz, CA 95062
CONNECT WITH US