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                                                              loGGerhead NeWs




                Make A Difference: Loggerhead Marinelife Center



                               Seeking Volunteers For Open Positions



        Loggerhead  Marinelife  Center  (LMC)  is  seeking     To apply, fill out and submit the required application
      dedicated volunteers who are passionate about marine life   online. Applicants will be contacted about open positions,
      and are looking to make a difference in their community.   with additional training provided. Certain positions
      LMC volunteers play an active role in sea turtle recovery,   may require applicants to be a minimum of 18 years
      as well as ocean conservation and education.       old. Seasonal and short-term internships and volunteer
        With numerous events and programs aimed at engaging   positions are available in several mission-serving areas.
      the community, the center relies heavily on the support of   Recruitment will be ongoing through October 31 or until
      local volunteers. LMC offers a range of volunteer positions   positions are filled.
      for anyone wanting to make an impact, including assisting     If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back
      in education and conservation programs, providing   to the community, LMC is the place for you!
      excellent customer service in the gift shop, working at     For more information about volunteering at LMC or
      the Juno Beach Pier, and assisting the sea turtle veterinary   to apply, visit marinelife.org/volunteer.
      team. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and work
      a minimum of one, three-and-a-half-hour shift per week         Photos by Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
      over the course of six months.
        “Volunteers play a crucial role in our efforts to
      protect sea turtles and their habitats,” said Kay Tennison,
      Volunteer Program Manager at Loggerhead Marinelife                             iN Your CommuNiTY
      Center. “We are calling on individuals passionate about
      marine life to join us in making a difference.”
                                                           Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Celebrates


                                                                 Latino Conservation Week With



                                                                Spanish-Language Programming



                                                           Join Busch  Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson &    Sanctuary’s Director of Education Rebecca Reid. “We
                                                         Schlaggar Reserve, a renowned nonprofit organization   want to ensure inclusivity for all community members
                                                         dedicated to wildlife conservation and environmental   by providing the opportunity for everyone to explore and
                                                         education, in celebrating Latino Conservation Week with   learn about the local flora and fauna in their backyards.”
                                                         special Spanish-language programming on Saturday,     On Sept. 14, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will host three
                                                         Sept. 14.                                         Spanish-language educational programs: “Panthers on the
                                                           Latino Conservation Week, from Sept. 14 to Sept. 22, was   Prowl” at 12:30 p.m., “Amazing Black Bears” at 1:30
                                                         created to support the Latino community in participating   p.m., and “Conservation Conversation” at 2:30 p.m., in
                                                         in outdoor activities and protecting our natural resources.   addition to yard games and other interactive exhibits at
        Benefits of volunteering at LMC include:         Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is honored to kick off Latino   the Sanctuary.
        • Exclusive staff and volunteer sea turtle experiences.  Conservation Week by hosting Spanish-language programs     Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is open to the public from
        • Continued education opportunities through mission-  to help educate the Latino community on cohabitating with   10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Admission is by donation.
      aligned training lectures and classes.             native wildlife and conservation efforts.           To learn about Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, visit www.
        • Volunteer recognition awards and appreciation events.    “It’s important to provide Spanish-language   buschwildlife.org, Nurture What’s Wild.
        •  Staff  discounts  at  the  center’s  gift  store,  and  for   programming because we are in an area with a substantial
      summer camps and visitor experiences.              Spanish-speaking population, “said Busch  Wildlife
        • Staff discounts on scuba certifications, boat fees, and
      rental gear.
        • A fun community and environment of like-minded
      individuals making a positive difference!
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