Submitted by South Sound Estuary Association
The Estuarium, based in downtown Olympia, is recruiting volunteers for our 2017 Meet the Beach program. Meet the Beach provides natural interpretation to the general public and to K-12 groups at local beaches during summer low tide days. We are looking for volunteers who love the beach as much as we do and who want to inspire the community to explore and discover Puget Sound’s intertidal life and habitats.
Starting in April, we will be providing six training sessions, free of charge. No existing knowledge or experience is required. We will teach volunteers everything they need to know. As part of this program, new volunteers will need to submit a background check. Volunteers are encouraged to contribute at least 15 hours of service during the season and become an Estuarium member.
The Meet the Beach volunteer training is led by professional scientists and experts. The 2017 classroom and beach training dates are:
- Thursday, April 13, 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Thursday, April 20, 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Sunday, April 30, 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM at Tolmie Beach
- Thursday, May 4, 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Thursday, May 11, 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Saturday, May 13, 12:30 PM- 3:30 PM at Burfoot Beach
Volunteers can apply for the Meet the Beach Program by filling out an online application at https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1682072780 or contacting Susan Shelton at Susan@SSEAcenter.org.
For more information about Meet the Beach, visit our website or contact Susan Shelton at Susan@SSEAcenter.org.
South Sound Estuary Association’s (SSEA’s) mission is to foster learning opportunities that inspire people of all ages to connect with, protect, and enjoy the unique estuary environment of south Puget Sound. Our motto is to “Explore · Connect · Inspire!” Our programs include: Estuarium; Meet the Beach; K-12 Education; Pier Peer; and Connecting the Community. We create opportunities for the public to learn about estuaries, geology, natural and cultural history, marine life, and human impact on the Puget Sound.
