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SUMMARY:Coastal Clean Up Day Site Captain Training
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Cleanup Day is the world’s largest volunteer-driven environmental event\, mobilizing millions of people worldwide to protect our planet! In Los Angeles County\, Heal the Bay proudly leads this monumental effort\, organizing over 50 cleanup sites spanning the coasts\, rivers\, parks\, and dive and kayak sites. On Saturday\, September 20th\, 2025\, we’ll mark our 36th year of coordinating this impactful event\, welcoming more than 7\,000 volunteers to take action right here in LA County! \nAre you ready to make a difference? Become a Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain and lead your own cleanup with the support of Heal the Bay. The Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD) Site Captain Training is designed to teach you everything you need to know about Coastal Cleanup Day\, to ensure you and your crew are well prepared to serve as leaders for your CCD site! \nAll Site Captains and Co-Captains must attend only ONE of the following sessions: \n\n\n\nJune 30th\, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (virtual)\nJuly 7th\, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (virtual)\nAugust 4th\, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (in Person- Captains Symposium!)\nAugust 15th\, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (virtual)\nSeptember 3rd: 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (in person)\n\n\n\nREGISTER \nIn-person training will be held at the Heal the Bay HQ\, 1444 9th St.\, Santa Monica\, CA 9040. \nZoom links for online training will be emailed to you following your registration. \nPlease contact ccd@healthebay.org with any questions.
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/coastal-clean-up-day-site-captain-training/2025-08-04/
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SUMMARY:MPA Watch Community Science Training
DESCRIPTION:Do you like science AND long walks on the beach? Then join Heal the Bay’s community science program\, MPA Watch! Volunteers will be trained on how to collect data while walking along the most beautiful beaches of Malibu and Palos Verdes. \nMonitoring done by MPA Watchers helps encourage enforcement and regulation around marine protected areas (MPAs)\, also known as “underwater Yosemites.” \nBecome a volunteer by attending the two-part training program\, which includes one virtual classroom training and one field training session. All training materials will be provided. \nPart 1: Classroom Training (Virtual)\nWednesday\, August 6\, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM \n\nPlease watch the prerequisite videos and quizzes:\n\n Heal the Bay MPA Watch Classroom Training Video (Heal the Bay MPA Basic Info Quiz)\n MPA Watch Virtual Field Training Video (Field Training Video Quiz)\n\n\nThe Zoom link will be shared after you register\nYou must have previously attended a Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation\n\nPart 2: Field Training (In-Person)\nSaturday\, August 9\, 2 PM – 4 PM \n\nClassroom training must be completed\nField training location will be disclosed at the virtual classroom training\n\nTo become an MPA Watch certified volunteer\, you must attend both sessions and Heal the Bay’s New Volunteer Orientation. You may attend a New Volunteer Orientation before or after our MPA Watch training. \nREGISTER \n  \nPLEASE NOTE:  \n**Must Register to participate. Walk-on attendance is not permitted\, and shifts are limited. \n**A previous Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation MUST be attended and completed before you can attend the MPA event. The orientation occurs bimonthly. \nSIGN UP FOR YOUR SHIFT and help protect some of California’s most diverse coastal spaces from #Summit2Sea.
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/mpa-watch-community-science-training-5/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:MPA Watch Community Science Training
DESCRIPTION:Do you like science AND long walks on the beach? Then join Heal the Bay’s community science program\, MPA Watch! Volunteers will be trained on how to collect data while walking along the most beautiful beaches of Malibu and Palos Verdes. \nMonitoring done by MPA Watchers helps encourage enforcement and regulation around marine protected areas (MPAs)\, also known as “underwater Yosemites.” \nBecome a volunteer by attending the two-part training program\, which includes one virtual classroom training and one field training session. All training materials will be provided. \nPart 1: Classroom Training (Virtual)\nWednesday\, August 6\, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM \n\nPlease watch the prerequisite videos and quizzes:\n\n Heal the Bay MPA Watch Classroom Training Video (Heal the Bay MPA Basic Info Quiz)\n MPA Watch Virtual Field Training Video (Field Training Video Quiz)\n\n\nThe Zoom link will be shared after you register\nYou must have previously attended a Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation\n\nPart 2: Field Training (In-Person)\nSaturday\, August 9\, 2 PM – 4 PM \n\nClassroom training must be completed\nField training location will be disclosed at the virtual classroom training\n\nTo become an MPA Watch certified volunteer\, you must attend both sessions and Heal the Bay’s New Volunteer Orientation. You may attend a New Volunteer Orientation before or after our MPA Watch training. \nREGISTER \n  \nPLEASE NOTE:  \n**Must Register to participate. Walk-on attendance is not permitted\, and shifts are limited. \n**A previous Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation MUST be attended and completed before you can attend the MPA event. The orientation occurs bimonthly. \nSIGN UP FOR YOUR SHIFT and help protect some of California’s most diverse coastal spaces from #Summit2Sea.
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/mpa-watch-community-science-training-8/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Water Educators Training
DESCRIPTION:Speakers Bureau Water Educators Training:  August 2025\nThe ocean needs you more than ever! Turn your passion for the environment into meaningful action. Join our 4-day advocacy training and become a champion for protecting the coastal waters you love. \nPlease note that all training sessions are in-person. Virtual options are not currently available. Trainings are held at Heal the Bay HQ (1444 Ninth St\, Santa Monica)\, except 8/16\, at Will Rogers State Beach. \nSign Up \n \nSign Up \n \n\n\n\n\n\nCalling all water-lovers who also love public speaking! Join Heal the Bay in our upcoming Speakers Bureau August 2025 training\, where you will learn how to give talks on topics such as ocean pollution\, the DDT contamination issue in the South Bay\, environmental justice\, and the storm drain system to residents of Los Angeles County. \nIf you want to gain more experience in public speaking and deepen your knowledge of water issues in Los Angeles\, this training is for you. Speakers Bureau is one of Heal the Bay’s community outreach programs that takes volunteers throughout Los Angeles County to different schools and businesses to give engaging and educational lectures. We will proudly host our training in-person on two Thursdays and two Saturdays in August. This includes 3 in-person educational training sessions\, as well as a session on the sand at our monthly Nothin’ But Sand cleanup. \nTraining dates include: \n\nAugust 13th: 6:00pm-9:00pm\nAugust 16th: 9:30am-11:30am @ Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup – Will Rogers State Beach\nAugust 20th: 6:00pm-9:00pm\nAugust 23rd: 12pm-3:00pm\n\nTrainees are expected to attend all 4 training sessions in order to become a full-fledged member of the Speakers Bureau team. However\, there are options for levels of participation in the program\, and volunteers can opt to focus solely on Beach Safety Talks. If there are time constraints\, please let us know! \nThe August 2025 Speakers Bureau training is completely free\, and snacks will be provided. Folks who complete the entire training will also receive certificates of completion\, a special bag of props\, and a Heal the Bay shirt to proudly represent at Speakers Bureau talks. \nPlease reach out to Kayleigh with any questions and concerns: kwade@healthebay.org \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Dates & Details:\n\n\n\n\nsign up\n\nWednesday 8/13/2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n\nFirst day of training! Come learn about all things Storm Drain Pollution\, how to be stewards for our coasts\, and learn how to give Beach Safety Talks.\n\n\nsign up\n\nSaturday 8/16/2025 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nSecond day of training! Come practice your Beach Safety Talks at our monthly Nothin’ But Sand cleanup\, located at Will Rogers State Beach. Perfect opportunity to practice before Coastal Cleanup Day.\n\n\nsign up\n\nWednesday 8/20/2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n\nDay 3! Join us at our Santa Monica office for a hands-on activity on understanding climate change and understanding what our roles are as we tackle it.\n\n\nsign up\n\nSaturday 8/23/2025 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n\nLast day! Join us to learn more about environmental justice\, and for your graduation\n\n\n\nAll trainings are held in person at Heal the Bay HQ (1444 Ninth St\, Santa Monica)\, except 8/16\, at Will Rogers State Beach. \nSign Up
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/speakers-bureau-water-educators-training-3/
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SUMMARY:New Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Protect what you love! Volunteer with Heal the Bay!\nTake the first step in protecting our oceans\, coastal waters\, and watersheds with Heal the Bay! Join us for our Volunteer Orientation and discover how you can get directly involved in Heal the Bay’s work. Learn about our volunteer programs\, meet like-minded environmental advocates\, and be the first to hear about upcoming events and opportunities. \n📅 Date: August 14\n🕒 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n📍 Location: Heal the Bay Aquarium – 1600 Ocean Front Walk\, Santa Monica\, CA 90401 \nREGISTER NOW \nWhy Volunteer with Heal the Bay?\n\nConnect with a passionate community tackling environmental issues in Los Angeles.\nDevelop valuable personal and professional skills.\nGain the confidence to advocate for a healthier planet.\nEnjoy exclusive volunteer events and opportunities.\n\nBy completing this Volunteer Orientation\, you’ll unlock opportunities to:\n\nMonitor marine protected areas with MPA Watch.\nLead beach cleanups as a Beach Captain.\nParticipate in Aquarium Volunteer Training.\nEducate others by joining the Speaker’s Bureau.\n\nPlease note: Orientation is not required for participation in Nothin’ But Sand monthly beach cleanups. \nParking Information:\nThe closest parking is at Lot 1 North and Lot 1 South in Santa Monica. \nWhat to Bring:\nNo materials are needed—just bring your enthusiasm and be ready to meet fellow ocean lovers! \n🌊 Ready to make a difference?\nRegister now to start your journey with Heal the Bay and help protect our local coastal waters.
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/new-heal-the-bay-volunteer-orientation-4/
LOCATION:Heal the Bay Aquarium\, 1600 Ocean Front Walk\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coastal Clean Up Day Site Captain Training
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Cleanup Day is the world’s largest volunteer-driven environmental event\, mobilizing millions of people worldwide to protect our planet! In Los Angeles County\, Heal the Bay proudly leads this monumental effort\, organizing over 50 cleanup sites spanning the coasts\, rivers\, parks\, and dive and kayak sites. On Saturday\, September 20th\, 2025\, we’ll mark our 36th year of coordinating this impactful event\, welcoming more than 7\,000 volunteers to take action right here in LA County! \nAre you ready to make a difference? Become a Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain and lead your own cleanup with the support of Heal the Bay. The Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD) Site Captain Training is designed to teach you everything you need to know about Coastal Cleanup Day\, to ensure you and your crew are well prepared to serve as leaders for your CCD site! \nAll Site Captains and Co-Captains must attend only ONE of the following sessions: \n\n\n\nJune 30th\, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (virtual)\nJuly 7th\, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (virtual)\nAugust 4th\, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (in Person- Captains Symposium!)\nAugust 15th\, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (virtual)\nSeptember 3rd: 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (in person)\n\n\n\nREGISTER \nIn-person training will be held at the Heal the Bay HQ\, 1444 9th St.\, Santa Monica\, CA 9040. \nZoom links for online training will be emailed to you following your registration. \nPlease contact ccd@healthebay.org with any questions.
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/coastal-clean-up-day-site-captain-training/2025-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Coastal Cleanup Day,Virtual Event,Volunteer
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