Volunteer

Ocean Discovery offers volunteer opportunities for adults of all backgrounds and careers!

Whether you’re a dedicated parent, a science professional, or a mentor supporting student success, you play a vital role in our mission.

Ready to make a difference? Follow the steps below to sign up—

our students can’t wait to meet you!


Is this your first time volunteering with Ocean Discovery?

Click here to apply and sign up to volunteer!

Are you a returning volunteer, or have you applied before?

Explore upcoming volunteer opportunities here


Learn more about the opportunities below and get involved!


Do you qualify for a Science Leader or Science Mentor position?

You don’t need to be a marine biologist, an oceanographer, or even a traditional research scientist to be a Science Leader or Science Mentor! We use the term “Science Leader” to be inclusive of individuals working in science and science-related fields who guide and inspire others by influencing knowledge with their thinking and ideas. Science Leaders are involved in efforts that build knowledge about our world, help solve problems facing our planet, improve human lives, and make our world a better place. Science Leaders can come from a wide variety of science and science-related fields, including

  • Computer and mathematical scientists
  • Biological, agricultural, and environmental life scientists
  • Physical scientists (e.g., physicists, chemists, geoscientists)
  • Social scientists (e.g., psychologists, economists, sociologists)
  • Engineers
  • Postsecondary teachers in science and science-related fields
  • Health care workers (e.g., physicians, audiologists, nurses)
  • Science and science-related managers (e.g., engineering managers, natural and social science managers)
  • Science and engineering pre-college teachers (e.g., science teachers, math teachers)
  • Technologists and technicians
  • Other science and science-related occupations (e.g., actuaries, architects)
  • College students majoring in a science-related field

 


If you have any questions regarding volunteer information, please contact: 

Headshot of Nalleli Arriaga, Volunteer and Events Coordinator.

Nalleli Arriaga
Volunteer & Events Coordinator
(619) 795-8365 ext. 118
Narriaga@oceandi.org

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