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Are you an ocean lover who wants to actively contribute to the conservation of reefs around the world?
You landed on the right page!
You can commit some of your valuable time to participate as an outreach volunteer at any of the events listed below, and help educate the public about ocean problems and solutions. Only a few hours of your time can help tremendously, and increase your social network by interacting with like-minded individuals!
Steps to get involved:
1. Pick an event for which you would like to volunteer.
2. Contact Reef Check at events@reefcheck.org to sign up for the event and pick your schedule (i.e. morning or afternoon shift).
3. Prior to the event, log in to your Reef Check MyAccount to read the Tabling Guidelines and watch the Reef Check introductory video. Once you are logged in, click on the Outreach Volunteer Program link on the left side of the page. If you don't already have a MyAccount, become a Reef Check Member (free membership) to access the guidelines and video.
4. Attend the event, spread the word about marine conservation, and have a great time while you’re at it!
Tentative Event Calendar for 2010
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DATE |
LOCATION |
| Star Eco Station Earth Day for Kids |
Friday, April 16, 2010 |
Culver City, CA |
| Party for the Planet @ Shark Reef Mandalay Bay |
Saturday, April 17, 2010 |
Las Vegas, NV |
| Santa Monica Earth Day on 3rd Street |
Saturday April 17, 2010 |
Santa Monica, CA |
| Topanga Earth Day |
April 17 - 18, 2010 |
Topanga, CA |
| Wilshire Center Earth Day |
Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
West LA, CA |
| UCLA Earth Day |
Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
West LA, CA |
| Bay Area Dive Show |
April 30 - May 1, 2010 |
Santa Clara, CA |
| Scuba Show |
May 15 - 16, 2010 |
Long Beach, CA |
| WorldFest in LA |
Sunday, May 16, 2010 |
Encino, CA |
| Ocean Day @ Shark Reef Mandalay Bay |
June |
Las Vegas, NV |
| Santa Barbara World Ocean Day |
June |
Santa Barbara, CA |
| World Ocean Day |
Tuesday, June 08, 2010 |
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| World Ocean Day/Jacques Cousteau Bday |
Friday, June 11, 2010 |
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| Thin Ice concert at Polliwog Park |
Monday, June 21, 2010 |
Manhattan Beach, CA |
| Venice EcoFest |
Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
Venice Beach, CA |
| Jane Goodall's Day of Peace Festival |
Monday, September 20, 2010 |
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| Abbot Kinney Festival |
Monday, September 27, 2010 |
Venice Beach, CA |
| Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Autumn SeaFair |
Monday, October 18, 2010 |
San Pedro, CA |
| Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Festival |
Monday, October 25, 2010 |
Manhattan Beach, CA |
| DEMA |
November 17 - 20, 2010 |
Las Vegas, NV |
If you would like to suggest and/or participate at an event not listed here, please contact us at events@reefcheck.org.
All suggestions for national and international events with a marine conservation focus are welcome.
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