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2026 Fall Docent Monday Training Class (Make New Friends Make A Difference It's Fun! It's Rewarding!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Pedro, CA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 14, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT
    End Date:
    November 16, 2026, 12:30 PM PST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Once done with training we hope you can volunteer one day a week Tuesday through Friday (9am -12noon).
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Children & Youth, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    2026 Fall Docent Monday Training Class (Make New Friends Make A Difference It's Fun! It's Rewarding!

    Guide schoolchildren on tours through the Aquarium, providing information and activities relating to the exhibits. Following two months of training, docents will choose one morning per week to provide tours. A desire to learn about our ocean, an interest in teaching children and willingness to work with CMA for two years are the primary qualifications. Applications will be accepted through September 4, 2026.

    Fee: $30 cover docent training and manual. Financial aid is available. Reservations are required

    Location

    On-site
    Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, California, US
    3720 Stephen M. White Dr.

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