Sanctuary Volunteers and Donors
Volunteer
of the Month -- July/August 2001
Bob
Michelson
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| Bob Michelson -- underwater
photographer and videographer, Sanctuary Volunteer Dive Team organizer
and coordinator of the Fish ID course and Great American Fish Count
dives -- is our first Volunteer of the Month. Bob's outstanding
contributions to the Sanctuary and to ocean conservation in general,
were also recognized by NOAA, when that agency awarded him one of
its 2001 Environmental Hero Awards. Congratulations Bob! SBNMS photo. |
Sanctuary Volunteers
The Sanctuary Office
is in the process of developing a stronger and more multi-faceted volunteer
program. Volunteers give a very valuable gift when they donate their
time to a program such as ours. In order to ensure that none of this
important resource is wasted, developing a well conceived and organized
volunteer program is a necessary first step.
We envision a networking
program, under the direction of a Volunteer Coordinator, that will establish
a resource database, and coordinate efforts to make the best use of
the myriad of time, energy, experience, and expertise being offered.
Anyone interested may become a Sanctuary Volunteer. There are no special
requirements. All you need is willingness and time.
To become a volunteer,
call (781-545-8026), e-mail, or write to: NOAA/SBNMS, 175 Edward Foster
Road, Scituate, MA, 02066.
Tell us about your
interests, background experience or expertise, as well as how and when
you feel most comfortable donating your time. Don't forget to include
your contact information. A Volunteer Service Agreement will be sent
out to you. Complete and return the form at any time, prior to the time
of service. Meanwhile, we will keep your information on file and contact
you with news of any developments that may be of interest to you.
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Clerical
(bulk photocopying and mailings, and other general office duties)
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Education/Outreach
(displaying/distributing information at educational events, becoming
a docent to deliver talks to school groups and other audiences,
staffing exhibits, taking photographs or video)
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Research
(assisting with various land-based and ocean-going projects –
anything from gathering/identifying/analyzing data to SCUBA diving
and photography)
Many thanks to all
of our past, present, and future volunteers!
Sanctuary Donors
Anyone interested
in contributing funds, equipment or supplies to the Sanctuary is welcome
to do so. The Sanctuary System is partnering with the National Marine
Sanctuary Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that is interested
in helping expand Sanctuary educational and outreach efforts. You can
contact the Foundation by e-mail at nmsfocean@ameritech.net
or phone at 202-508-3781. Donations can be mailed to National Marine
Sanctuary Foundation, 1730 K St., NW, Suite 304, Washington, DC, 20006.
Donations can also be sent directly to the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary.
