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SALMON PROTECTION AND WATERSHED NETWORK
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Volunteer Opportunities
Festival Outreach Intern Description: This internship is one of several currently available at Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN). Internship requires a commitment of 2-4 days per week plus weekends depending on length of internship commitment. Internship requires highly self-directed individuals with strong computer, research, face-to-face communication and writing skills. The Festival Outreach Intern will work with staff to develop and expand the festival outreach of TIRN’s two projects, which both work to protect endangered marine species, the international Sea Turtle Restoration Project and the Marin County-based Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN) to build public awareness of issues facing endangered sea turtles and salmon, and the impacts of seafood consumption. In the past, STRP has participated in festivals including High Sierra Music Festival, the Green Festival, and Wildlife Conservation Expo. Responsibilities:
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess: interest or previous study of volunteer development, marketing, music and design or a closely related field. Requires a highly responsible, self-directed person capable of motivating others. Experience in implementing grassroots and media campaigns on threatened and endangered marine species is highly desirable but not required. Understanding of current political and scientific events and the ability to communicate about them to diverse audiences is highly desirable. Must be available to attend festivals, expositions and other tabling events on weekends. About our organization: Turtle Island Restoration Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting endangered marine species. Our Sea Turtle Restoration Project works to protect and restore sea turtle populations worldwide through grassroots pressure, public and media education, coalition building, direct action, litigation, and hands-on conservation to accomplish their goals. We are located in beautiful West Marin, California, approx. 45 minutes from San Francisco. Our office offers a casual but hard-working environment. TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter detailing: your background, your availability for the internship position, other commitments (education, jobs, etc.) you will also have during the internship and why you want to work with us, and a resume to: Save the Leatherback Campaign Intern; Sea Turtle Restoration Project; P.O. Box 400; Forest Knolls, CA 94933. Women and People of Color are encouraged to Apply. For more information about the organization, please visit www.seaturtles.org. Festival Volunteering Opportunities Return of the Salmon Festival When: Saturday May 22nd and Sunday May 23rd 8am-2pm Where: Ferry Building in San Francisco Volunteer Activities: Help conduct kids/family oriented activities for visitors & provide info on salmon/watershed issues & vol opps. Take a morning or afternoon shift! Fairfax Eco-Fest/Fairfax Festival When: Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6th 10am-5pm Where: Fairfax Pavillion, directly adjacent to the Fairfax festival Volunteer Activities: Help conduct kids/family oriented activities for visitors & provide info on salmon/watershed issues & vol opps. Take a morning or afternoon shift! Note: The Fairfax Festival is one of the premier events in West Marin and great celebration. Please contact Reuven Walder at (415) 488-0370 x102 or reuven@spawnusa.org if you are interested in participating. We will provide you with all of the necessary materials and information to make these events fun for visitors AND you! SPAWN, the Salmon Protection And Watershed Network, located in west Marin County, CA is seeking volunteers to help protect and restore populations of Coho Salmon and Steelhead Trout in the Lagunitas Watershed You can be a part of these exciting efforts:
Contact Reuven Walder for more information: reuven@spawnusa.org, (415) 488-0370 x102, (415) 488-0372 (fax)
SPAWN is seeking volunteers to join a Water Quality Testing Team. SPAWN will be testing water quality in the creeks of the Lagunitas Watershed for 2 years through a grant from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The watershed is currently officially listed as ‘impaired’ by the Regional Water Quality Control Board for sediment pathogens and nutrients. Research will focus on addressing pollution issues in the watershed. SPAWN volunteers will collect water samples from creeks in the watershed, which are home to federally ‘threatened’ coho salmon, steelhead trout and countless other species plus 3,300 humans. Volunteers will be trained in water quality sampling techniques, creek safety and data collection. Training will involve1 evening seminar and 2 field training sessions. WHO: Contact Reuven Walder at (415) 488-0370 x102, , Call for details of the program. WHERE: All Trainings will meet at the San Geronimo Valley Cultural Center at 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., (5 miles west of Fairfax). BACKGROUND: SPAWN (Salmon Protection And Watershed Network) is a non-profit organization committed to protecting the threatened coho salmon and steelhead, sensitive species and the environment on which we all depend. SPAWN's approach to species protection is multi-faceted and includes education, research, restoration and advocacy. “Funding for this project has been provided in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) pursuant to Assistance Agreement No. C9-97920402-0 and any amendments thereto which has been awarded to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for the implementation of California’s Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the USEPA or the SWRCB, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.” Educational Outreach Liaison SPAWN, the Salmon Protection And Watershed Network, located in west Marin County, CA is seeking a volunteer Educational Outreach Liason to assist in the reaching the community about the plight and effort to protect and restore populations of wild Coho Salmon and Steelhead Trout in the Lagunitas Watershed, Marin County. This volunteer position will allow you to develop educational materials and conduct outreach via tours and presentations to the public about various issues. You will also take a leading role in coordinating volunteers for various critical programs throughout the year. These efforts include:
Contact Reuven Walder for more information: reuven@spawnusa.org, (415) 488-0370 x102, (415) 488-0372 (fax) Become A Volunteer Naturalist Learn about the Coho Salmon’s Life History Join this highly successful program that has allowed hundreds of people to marvel at the magnificent return of the coho salmon to the Lagunitas Watershed in Marin County. Through a training session of two seminars, readings from a specially prepared workbook and three, 1/2 day field trips, participants will learn about the natural history of coho salmon, steelhead trout and other species in the Lagunitas Watershed and the threats to these species and their critical habitat. Participants will also learn the fundamentals of the art of “nature interpretation” and will become equipped to share their newfound knowledge with the public. The season runs November- January, when participants will lead creek walks to view spawning and migrating salmon in the San Geronimo Valley, West Marin County, CA and/or occupy viewing stations to share information with the public and/or classes of students. Naturalists are obligated to devote approximately 12 hours to educating the public through the program. The training will entail the following classes in October and November 2003:
(Specific Dates TBA) *All Trainings will meet at the San Geronimo Valley Cultural Center at 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., (5 miles west of Fairfax) Apply for the Fall 2003 training now! Call Reuven Walder: reuven@spawnusa.org, (415) 488-0370 x102, (415) 488-0372 (fax) Volunteer Position - Spawning Season Program Assistant Are you interested in helping protect the Lagunitas Watershed and its sensitive species like the 'threatened' coho salmon? The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN) is looking for a volunteer to help with our programs. At present we are looking for help during the spawning season. This would entail providing the public with information about the salmon populations in the watershed, answering calls, entering some simple data. Plus Reviewing videos of spawning salmon and other footage recorded by our crews Providing media outreach support and Many more activities. Our small staff will surely provide you with a great and positive experience for you! Contact Reuven Walder for more information: reuven@spawnusa.org, (415) 488-0370 x102, (415) 488-0372 (fax) |
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