Sanctuary Stewards are Save Our Shores Volunteers!

The renowned Sanctuary Steward Program prepares citizens to become high impact marine educators, community organizers and resident experts on issues affecting the Monterey Bay. Stewards help to educate the greater community on issues such as pollution prevention, marine debris, habitat conservation and marine fisheries.  Program participants receive a professional level education from highly renowned Marine Biologists and Conservationists.

In turn, Stewards make a personal pledge of 50 volunteer hours per year to saving the shores.  Our highly trained Stewards are poised to take leadership rolls in hosting beach clean-ups, making presentations and attending special events. To read more about program requirements please read the "Steward Job Description"and "Volunteer Pledge" documents linked at the end of this page.

Who are the Stewards?  Currently our Steward program is made up of people from all walks of life. We enjoy the help of retired business folks, professionals, and college students.

Who should apply? Anyone who is enthusiastic about the ocean and interested in working with the public!  We are looking for leaders. We need volunteers willing to lead clean-up events and host tables at community festivals. 

Under age? With in the Steward Program anyone under the age of 16 must have an adult partner to volunteer with.  Parent/child teams are encouraged to apply.