Oct. 2, 2009
Michelle Coats, APR
Community Information
Specialist
Marine Science
Center
Volunteer orientation opportunities
The Volusia County Marine
Science Center (MSC) will be hosting monthly volunteer recruitment
events at the center from 10 a.m. - noon Saturdays, Oct. 3, Nov. 7,
Dec. 5, Jan. 9 and Feb. 6.
Would you like to help sea turtles or injured birds, open the eyes
of a child to wonders of marine life, or work with fish, corals and
aquariums? If so, join MSC staff at a monthly volunteer recruitment
event to learn more about the volunteer opportunities at the
facility in Ponce Inlet.
At the events, participants will have the opportunity to tour the
center and see the inner workings of the sea turtle and bird
hospitals, educational programs and aquarium maintenance. In
addition, staff will showcase volunteer work in other areas of the
county’s environmental programs, including educating the public
about water conservation, assisting with watershed and beach
cleanups, and helping with stormwater education projects.
“The Marine Science Center could not operate without the support of
its vital corps of volunteers,” said Ray Davis, MSC manager.
“Whether your interest is in turtles, birds, fish, corals or other
marine life, the creatures that spark your imagination are here at
the center. Whether your strengths are working with children, adults
or in-between, here you will find opportunity. And, whether your
desire is to care for sick and injured animals and help them return
to the wild or to help people understand more about the world around
them, we have a need for you,” said Davis. “Come and join us and
make a difference in your world.”
To register or for more information, please call (386) 304-5545.
The Marine Science Center, 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet, is
open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and noon - 4 p.m.
Sunday. Admission is $4 for seniors, $5 for adults, $2 for children
3-12 and free for children under 3.
