[volunteer] Geoduck Aquaculture Project Field Trips

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We are continuing our investigation of the ecological effects of geoduck clam aquaculture on beaches in Puget Sound. We’ll be doing a variety of work over the next two months: collecting/preserving benthic core samples, photo-quadrats, epibenthic pump and excavation samples, crab and fish tagging and tissue collection. This work will take a lot of people-power to complete and we’re looking for folks to help out. The remaining dates for August are below. Please respond to this email with questions

DETAILS:
Each day we’ll depart from the loading dock on the west side of the Fisheries Sciences Building (FSH, aka SAFS; across from Recycled cycles). Please try to be there about 10 minutes before the departure time so we can load all of the gear. We will most likely head straight to our research sites without delay so plan on packing a travel mug if you need java to keep yourself motivated. Once we get to the sites we’ll give everyone an overview of the survey design and divide up into groups to complete tasks. Our trips typically take 7-8 hours.

ITEMS YOU SHOULD BRING: 
Dress in layers and expect to get muddy/dirty. This time of year a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are often a good idea. If you have rubber boots, please bring them. You should also bring rain gear (rain pants or overalls might help you stay a bit cleaner too). If you’re lacking boots or rain gear, please let us know and we’ll find something for you. You should also pack a lunch. Please let me know if you have any questions. Again, thank you for contributing to this study. We appreciate your help.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, 8/10/2011: depart UW at 4:15AM; Foss site (core samples, photos, epibenthic pump samples)
Thursday, 8/11/2011: depart UW at 5:00 AM:  Manke site (core samples, photos, epibenthic pump samples)
Thursday, 8/11/2011: depart UW at 6:30 AM: Stratford site (core samples, excavation samples, photos)

cheers,

Sean

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P. Sean McDonald, PhD
Lecturer, Program on the Environment
Research Associate, School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences
University of Washington
Box 355020
Seattle, WA 98195-5020
PoE office: 206-616-2186
SAFS office: 206.221.5456
psean@uw.edu

[volunteer] Cedar River Naturalists needed for fall

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Volunteer Naturalists Needed!

Interested in fish? Good with people?

Sign up to be a volunteer naturalist on the Cedar River this fall. Naturalists will receive training from fish, interpretative and watershed experts in September and early October, and in return spend three weekend days making riverside presentations to the public about the Cedar River and its spawning salmon. Register by September 10 to save your spot! 

To sign up, email charlotte@cedarriver.org or call her at206.245.0143. For more information on the Cedar River Salmon Journey program, please visit www.cedarriver.org.

[volunteer] Geoduck Aquaculture Project Field Trips

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See below for a great summer volunteer opportunity with the intrepid (Capstone Instructor) P. Sean McDonald:

Hi All –

We are continuing our investigation of the ecological effects of geoduck clam aquaculture on beaches in Puget Sound. We’ll be doing a variety of work over the next two weeks: collecting/preserving benthic core samples, photo-quadrats, epibenthic pump and excavation samples, crab and fish tagging and tissue collection. This work will take a lot of people-power to complete and we’re looking for folks to help out. The schedule is below. We really try to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone! Please respond to this email with questions

DETAILS:
Each day we’ll depart from the loading dock on the west side of the Fisheries Sciences Building (FSH, aka SAFS; across from Recycled cycles). Please try to be there about 10 minutes before the departure time so we can load all of the gear. We will most likely head straight to our research sites without delay so plan on packing a travel mug if you need java to keep yourself motivated. Once we get to the sites we’ll give everyone an overview of the survey design and divide up into groups to complete tasks. Our trips typically take 7-8 hours.

ITEMS YOU SHOULD BRING:
Dress in layers and expect to get muddy/dirty. This time of year a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are often a good idea. If you have rubber boots, please bring them. You should also bring rain gear (rain pants or overalls might help you stay a bit cleaner too). If you’re lacking boots or rain gear, please let us know and we’ll find something for you. You should also pack a lunch. Please let me know if you have any questions. Again, thank you for contributing to this study. We appreciate your help.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, 7/13/2011: depart UW at 5:00AM; Manke site (core samples, photos, epibenthic pump samples)
Thursday, 7/14/2001: depart UW at 8:20 AM: Fisher site (core samples, photos)
Friday, 7/15/2011: depart UW at 8:30 AM: Stratford site (core samples, excavation samples, photos)
Monday, July 18: depart UW at 8:30AM; Foss site (sculpin tagging)
Tuesday, July 19: depart UW at 9:00AM; Foss site (crab tagging)
Wednesday, July 20: depart UW at 9:30AM; Manke site (crab and sculpin tissue collection)

cheers,

Sean

*****************************************
P. Sean McDonald, PhD
Lecturer, Program on the Environment
Research Associate, School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences
University of Washington
Box 355020
Seattle, WA 98195-5020
PoE office: 206-616-2186
SAFS office: 206.221.5456
psean@uw.edu
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[volunteer] Geoduck Aquaculture Project Field Trips

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Hello everyone,

The geoduck aquaculture project is looking for volunteers to help with continuing our investigation of the ecological effects of geoduck aquaculture on Puget Sound beaches. We are looking for folks to help collect benthic core samples, excavation samples, and photo-quadrats. The schedule is below. Trips usually take 7-8 hours. If interested or if you know anyone who might be please contact me. I can provide additional information and answer any questions. We really appreciate all the volunteer help we’ve received over the last couple of years.

Thanks!

Mariko Langness (langnm@uw.edu)


7/13/2011: meet at SAFS loading dock at 7:20 AM, depart at 7:30 AM
7/14/2001: meet at SAFS loading dock at 8:10 AM, depart at 8:20 AM
7/15/2011: meet at SAFS loading dock at 8:20 AM, depart at 8:30 AM

[internship/volunteer] – multiple opportunities with Seattle Tilth

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Get Involved with Environmental Education and Sustainable Agriculture – Volunteer & Intern Opportunities with Seattle Tilth!

Seattle Tilth volunteers gain work experience in nonprofit organization, education, garden and farm stewardship, volunteer coordination and more. They have fun meeting contribute greatly to Seattle Tilth depends on the work of volunteers and interns to make our programs happen.

 
Internship Opportunities

Interns hold pivotal roles at Seattle Tilth contributing their time and skills while receiving valuable work experience in a successful non-profit.

 
Garden Internships

 *  Garden Steward Interns
 *  Agriculture Educator Intern for the Farm Incubator Program
 *  Farm Steward Internship at Rainier Beach Farm and Wetlands

Environmental Internships

 *  Watershed Education Intern
 *  MC/SB Program Intern

Marketing Internships

 *  Marketing Intern
 *  Rainier Valley Eats! Social Media Intern

Events Internships

 *  Harvest Fair Lead Coordinator Internship

 
Administrative Internships

 *  Children’s Garden Administrative Intern – in North Seattle
 *  Seattle Youth Garden Works Administrative Intern
 *  Volunteer Program Intern
 *  Adult Education Administrative Intern

Volunteer Opportunities

We depend on our volunteers to make Seattle Tilth’s work happen!  We have lots of opportunities all over the greater Seattle area, whether you want to be involved once a week, once a month, or every few days. 

Become a crucial part of our work and volunteer for our children’s programs, maintain a Community Learning Garden in Wallingford, Rainier Beach, Mt. Baker, or Issaquah, support one of our many community events,
or help strengthen the organization by volunteering in our office.  We also have drop-in work parties happening to support our sites, including some new programs!

Volunteer / Intern Orientations

The best way to get involved in Seattle Tilth’s volunteer and intern program is by filing out a Volunteer / Intern Application and then attending a Volunteer Orientation. Next up:

§  June 14, 6-7 p.m. in Wallingford

§  June 28, 6-7 p.m. in Southeast Seattle

See the full list of volunteer opportunities for drop-in work parties, more information on becoming a garden volunteer and more.
 

http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer

 
For more information on any of these opportunities, or if you have any questions, please get in touch!

[volunteer] Be a 2011 Dawg Daze Volunteer

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The application to be a 2011 Dawg Daze Volunteer is now live. Help welcome the freshmen class at the University of Washington’s official welcome week for new students! 

Benefits include a free t-shirt, free food, access to all Dawg Daze events, and easy volunteer hours for your resume! Apply to be a 2011 Dawg Daze Volunteer here.

Any questions can be directed to dawgdaze@uw.edu. 

[volunteer] Be a Husky Mentor

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Hello Fellow Huskies!
Would you like to help freshmen make the transition into college that you once went through? Husky Mentors is a registered student organization (RSO) at the University of Washington that connects incoming freshmen and transfer students with upperclassmen mentors Mentors and mentees are paired according to academic and extracurricular interests, and mentors will act as a resource and a friendly face for their peer mentees through the summer and fall.
As a Husky Mentor you will volunteer during the upcoming schools year to help freshmen and transfer students make the transition into college life. 

  • Fill out a short catalyst survey http://tiny.cc/lwo05
  • Attend a brief orientation session (approximately an hour)
  • Be matched with your mentee

As this time, we invite you to sign up as a mentor to help incoming freshmen. Please take the short catalyst survey below and be paired up with an incoming freshman or transfer student.
Sign up now!
http://tiny.cc/lwo05
If you have any questions please e-mail hmentors@gmail.com

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Saimiri Foundation is a grassroots organization based in Osa Peninsula, in southern Costa Rica.  Our organization aims to preserve primates in Osa Peninsula through science, habitat restoration, education and the promotion of alternatives for the local people.  To advance these goals, we are inviting volunteers to help us with primate research.

We are seeking volunteers that:

1.        Have a background in biology, ecology, or natural resource management, or at least have some basic knowledge about forest ecology and fauna.

2.       Can pay a reasonable weekly fee that covers basic field training, lodging in a hostel, and three meals a day.

To receive more information about our Volunteer Program, please write to Daniela Solano at dsolano@fundacionsaimiri.org

Peace Corps information session!

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Peace Corps will be on the UW Campus Wednesday, April 27 for an information session.  If you are thinking of the Peace Corps in the future, you are encouraged to attend this information session.  UW students already interested in serving can:

(1)    Attend An Info Session

Learn about volunteer experiences, have your questions answered, and gain tips to guide you through the application process:

Wednesday, April 27 • 5 to 6 p.m.

Smith Hall, 205

RSVP on Facebook(2)    Start the Online Application

For students who plan to depart for service in April, May or June 2012, it is recommended they submit an application ASAP. Continue your application or start your online application now.

(3)    Stay Connected

Read about where the Peace Corps serves, what volunteers do, and much more online at www.peacecorps.gov. Or get the latest news and info by following us on various social media sites including Facebook , YouTube, Twitter  and Flickr.

Discover the life-defining experience available through Peace Corps service. Life is calling. How far will you go?

You can also contact Obie Pressman, a Regional Recruiter at opressmanb@peacecorps.gov or 206-239-6605.

Become a Peace Corps Volunteer!

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Volunteers become leaders in grassroots efforts to protect and preserve the environment, engaging in projects such as establishing forest conservation plans and helping develop alternatives to wood as a fuel source. They also collaborate with various organizations to promote environmental awareness in projects like recycling, organizing environmental youth clubs, and park management.

There are environmentally focused peace corps opportunities available in environment education and awareness, forestry and protected-areas management.  You can learn more here: http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whatvol.env

*If you would like a paper copy of their brochure, you can pick one up at the PoE front desk (Stanley also has extra copies in his office).*