 Would you like your child(ren) to learn about all of the amazing things our waters have to offer? SDOF’s mobile marine science program brings interactive lectures, hands-on activities and live animal labs to San Diego County schools and afterschool programs all year long! If you know of a classroom (or group of students) that could benefit from a little science and conservation, let us know! We’ve got three topics to choose from, serve all grades (K-12), and would love to have our experienced educators come in and help inspire your students!
For more information or to sign up for one of our educational programs, contact cheryl@sdoceans.org. The calendar is filling as we speak!
Volunteer
Opportunities
For more information about the programs below,
check out our Online Calendar.
To RSVP for any of these awesome activities, email us at volunteer@sdoceans.org.
Reef Monitoring
 Join us for a FREE identification class and check out the marine diversity that the tourists travel from miles around to see! Our knowledgeable instructor will cover the most commonly seen creatures on our coast and share with some of his experiences with these intriguing animals. Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll be ready to get out, complete underwater surveys and provide valuable information to be use by fisheries management agencies, non-profit groups and the public in general.
Invertebrate/Algae Identification
November 12th
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Ocean Enterprises
7710 Balboa Ave, SD 92121
RSVP to volunteer@sdoceans.org today. Who knows - the data you submit may even be used in the future management of Marine Protected Areas!
White Seabass Restoration Project
 Pen Cleaning (San Diego Bay)
Saturday, November 14th
9AM – 12PM
Are you a certified diver who wants to try something new and doesn’t mind getting a bit dirty?
We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers who’ll help clean our white seabass pens!
Since our facilities consist of mesh containment nets that hang in the water for months at a time, they often become COVERED with a variety of marine life. These organisms have found the perfect place to settle and take up residency! Problem is...they block out the very vital water circulation that provides oxygen for our fish. In order to keep our juvenile white seabass strong, healthy and ready for release into the wild, we need to perform regular maintenance on their containment nets. Amazingly, many of our ‘Pen Pals’ surface just to say ‘Scrubbing nets underwater is actually fun’! To dive for a cause and have some fun of your own, contact volunteer@sdoceans.org today.
* Must have logged at least 20 dives in order to participate. Proof of certification is required.
WSB Volunteer Orientation (San Diego Bay)
Saturday, November 14th
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Come out, enjoy the sun and learn all there is to know about replenishing a depleted fish population! After this short orientation, you’ll be able to volunteer as a ‘White Seabass Mentor’ and really contribute to the betterment of our oceans! Spending time out on the bay is never as rewarding as when you’re SEEING the difference you make! Contact volunteer@sdoceans.org to get involved. (RSVP required to attend)
Canyon Watch
Want to volunteer for the Canyon Watch program, but don't know where to start?
SDOF hosts monthly Canyon Watch hikes to introduce new volunteers to the program and build a camaraderie among current volunteers!
 Chollas Parkway
Sunday, November 15th
8:30AM – 10AM
RSVP to volunteer@sdoceans.org to become a Canyon Watch volunteer to protect these fragile ecosystems and prevent the spread of pollution into our local waterways...and eventually the ocean!
Storm Drain Stenciling
 Raising awareness about our connection to the ocean is never easier than when it’s with a group! Join us as we get together to stencil an entire neighborhood with our pollution prevention message - reminding people that motor oil, detergents, fertilizers, food wrappers and cigarette butts belong in trash cans and recycling centers…and not our streets!
Downtown San Diego with Power SCUBA
Sunday, November 15th
12PM – 3PM
Urban runoff has proven to be the largest contributor to marine pollution worldwide…but we have the power to change that! RSVP to volunteer@sdoceans.org to be part of the solution.
Simple Ways To Support SDOF
Marine Specimens for our Ocean In Motion Marine Science Education Program
 As we kick off our school program again this year, we’ll be looking for even more ways to get local students excited about marine science! If you happen to have any sort of specimens (e.g. shark skin & egg casings, crustacean molts, preserved fish/invertebrates, baleen, bones), we’d love to incorporate them into our program.
Shop at Ralph's Grocery Store with your Ralph's Rewards Club Card for SDOF
 Earn money for SDOF when you use your Ralphs Rewards Card. It's simple to setup and each swipe helps to support our programs!
Click here to setup your Ralph's Rewards Club Card to benefit SDOF
Search the Internet Using GoodSearch.Com
 If you set your default search browser to GoodSearch.com and select the San Diego Oceans Foundation as your charity of choice, we will receive a penny for every click! Some nonprofits make over $5,000 a year. It is simple to use and helps support our programs.
Click here to start using GoodSearch.Com!
Looking to Sell Something on eBay?
 You can sell anything you would like on eBay and a portion of your choice will be donated to support the San Diego Oceans Foundation!
Click here to find out more information!
Matching Program
When you donate to SDOF, let your company's Human Resources department know becuase they might have an Employee Matching program that would double your donation to help our programs!
We Also Need...
Desktop Printer
Floor Fan
Misc. SCUBA gear
Dock Cart(s)
Red Rash Guards
Maintenance/Construction Expert
Submersible, temporary holding unit for marine life
Portable PA System
Docu-Cam
Projection Screen
Tool Kit
Organizing Supplies (tubs, bins, drawers)
Music Stand
Attorney, Nonprofit focus
Professional Organizer
Flash/Web Designer
Florist
Printing Services
Party Rental Services
Digital Photo Frames
Network Administrator
Software & Hardware Donations
Web Designer
Donation Lock Boxes
Contact us at sdoceans@sdoceans.org if you are able to help with any of these items!
Career Opportunities
Internships Available
To apply, please send a completed Internship Application and resume to volunteer@sdoceans.org.
Pollution Prevention Intern
Marine Science Education Intern
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To show our gratitude, we held a ‘Volunteer Appreciation Picnic’ in Belmont Park on Saturday, October 17th. Here, our cherished volunteers were able get outside, meet like-minded people…and didn’t have to do any work! The afternoon’s entertainment featured an extreme scavenger hunt, during which participants had 75 minutes to complete as many wild and crazy stunts as possible!
San Diego (Linda Vista/USD)
