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07/20/08
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Oregon Coast Aquarium Offers Youth Work Program
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| Youth interpreters at the Oregon Coast Aquarium are having a whale of a time. |
(Newport, Oregon) - The Oregon Coast Aquarium is looking for teenagers to join its Youth Work Experience Program. Young people have an opportunity to explore the fascinating world of marine science and share their knowledge as Aquarium interpreters. Youth volunteers spend 24 hours in training learning about marine science, marine animals, and conservation. Successful completion of training can earn young people three transferable college credits from the Oregon Coast Community College and high school credit in some high schools as well.
"Our Work Experience participants are a valuable component of our Volunteer Team here at the Aquarium," said Chris Stanbery, Aquarium Youth Programs Coordinator. "These exciting programs offer young people the chance to gain experience in many different areas of aquarium operation including interpreting to the public, working with the animals, behind the scenes and improving communication and public speaking skills. All of our programs offer the opportunity to work, learn, and be part of a great team."
Work
Experience students acquire a variety of skills to expand upon their area
of focus. They study the Aquarium’s marine animal collection and
the Oregon coast’s natural history. After completing the training,
youth volunteers work with the public as interpreters or behind the scenes
with aquarium staff, working two 4.5 hour shifts a week, sharing their
knowledge and skills with Aquarium guests.
Benefits include educational work experience, references, complimentary passes, and discounts in the Aquarium gift shop and cafe. After completing 50 hours of service, Work Experience students can apply for a membership to the Aquarium, which allows family members and one other guest. Students may receive credit toward graduation for their work in career related learning experiences including school-to-work, internships, technology based learning and service learning.
Stanbery encourages young people who would like to join the Youth Work Experience Program to apply. Enrollment is open now through August 22 and interviews will be conducted through August 27. Interested youths may pick up an application at the Aquarium, call 541-867-3474 x 5312 or email Chris Stanbery, Youth Programs Coordinator, at chris.stanbery@aquarium.org for more information.
Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon. 541.867.3474. www.aquarium.org
Other Events at Oregon Coast Aquarium
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uly 31
- August 2. Youth Adventure Travel Camp. Explore the best the Pacific
Northwest coast has to offer. Go beach seigning, take a wildlife-watching
boat trip, go on a guided tour of the Newport fishing docks, come up close
and personal with Aquarium animals, go on a scavenger hunt, sleep with
the sharks, and more. Boat trip and an aquarium sleepover are included
in price. Ages 12 – 15. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (31st), 9 a.m. –
Midnight (1st), Midnight – 9am (2nd) $135 nonmembers/$115 members.
Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
August 1. Youth Sleepover. Participants will have the aquarium to themselves while they enjoy a pizza dinner, go on a scavenger hunt, and learn the ancient art of gyotaku. Then, after a late evening snack, drift off to sleep as you count sharks swimming over your head. Wake up to muffins and juice, then go behind-the-scenes to see what’s involved in caring for the animals at the Aquarium. Ages 11-15. 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. $55 nonmembers, $45 members. Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
August 1. Sea Otter Encounter. Learn about the sea otter’s many adaptations and the challenges these adaptations pose for their caretakers. Prepare icy sea otter treats and meet a mammalogist to learn about animal care and feeding as you watch sea otters up close. Ages 8 and up. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Please make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
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