The Sanctuary Steward Volunteer Program is the citizen action arm of Save Our Shores. When individuals join SOS they become part of a dynamic team of motivated staff and volunteers dedicated to the stewardship of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Volunteers enjoy taking our “Ocean Stewardship” course that meets weekly from November-March. The class will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30.  Our Sanctuary Stewards decide how they would like to participate, making a commitment of at least one volunteer day per month.

Volunteers bring diversity of experience to our organization. They are the core of our education initiatives. Typical Sanctuary Steward activities include making school presentations, leading marine debris beach programs, hosting Sanctuary boat tours, spreading the word at community events such as Earth Day, or through developing personal initiatives in ocean protection.

Sanctuary Steward Ocean Conservation Lecture Series

Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, November 2007 thru March 2008

• History of the Monterey Bay NMS - Dan Haifley
• Kelp Forest Habitats - Steve Lonhart
• Sharks of the Monterey Bay - Sean VanSomeran
• Seals & Sea Lions - Marine Mammal Center
• Global Warming & Our Ocean - Lisa Sloan
• Cultural History of the Monterey Bay - Mark Hylkema
• Turtles of the Monterey Bay - J Nichols
• Marine Protected Areas
• Oil & Toxics in the Marine Environment
• Plastic & Marine Debris - Ximena Wissbluth

Field Trips

Guided Tide Pool Walk
Ano Nuevo State Park
Marine Debris Boat Tour on the Derek M. Baylis Research Vessel

We are now accepting applications but space is limited. To apply please fill out the application (PDF) and return it to Save Our Shores.  

To get questions answered, call the Sanctuary Stewards Program Coordinator at: 831.462.5660 ext 3#