400 Little Harbor Rd #1103, Portsmouth, Nh 03801, Usa
Phone (603) 431 - 0260
Visit Website Volunteer Page| Our mission | The Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation’s mission is to protect marine life in the Gulf of Maine through research, education and inspiring action. |
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Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation
| Ways to help | Monofilament Recycling BinsWe are looking for help in maintaining and expanding our monofilament fishing line recycling program. We can use help with this project in contacting marinas, installing bins, promoting their usage and monitoring them (removing fishing line and filling out a short data sheet) throughout the summer and fall.Development Intern/VolunteerWe are looking for an intern/volunteer to help with development and marketing. Duties will include assisting with events, fundraising appeals and social media, assisting with data entry and donor acknowledgement and other responsibilities based on the intern’s and organization’s needs.Educator, Whale WatchesVolunteers help with education and children’s activities aboard whale watch boats from mid-May through October. Trips are 4-5 hours long, and a commitment of at least 1 day/week is preferred. Marine science background/knowledge of local marine life is helpful, but not required. Must love interacting with people!Educator, Blue Ocean Discovery CenterOur Blue Ocean Discovery Center in Hampton Beach is open from late June to early September. Volunteers will help with marine education at our touch tanks and on the beach, interpreting displays about maritime, natural and local history, answering questions about the local area, and doing children’s activities.Executive VolunteersHave experience in strategic planning/capacity building/fundraising? We’d like to hear your ideas! We’re also recruiting for our board of directors.Microplastics SamplingSamplers needed: This work involves being outside on the beach, collecting and sieving sand samples. Fair warning: the work is conducted outside, in sometimes cold (or hot) weather, and can be a bit tedious, but it is very important! This is the first study of its kind in New Hampshire. The time commitment will vary throughout the year but is about 2-3 hours per sampling session.Microplastics SortingWe are also looking for volunteers to work indoors to help sort the samples once they are collected. This involves sorting the inorganic and organic material, and classifying the microplastics into different categories and filling out a data sheet. Training is provided on-site.PromotionsWe’re looking for someone to help promote our special events, such as our annual Run for the Ocean 5K and Cruise for a Clean Ocean, beach cleanups and presentations, and work with us on program development.Office HelpAssist with special projects in our office. Can include mailings, data entry, organizing merchandise, filing, etc. |
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| How you help | Our volunteer positions are great for those who want to learn about marine life and marine conservation, share their passion for the ocean, or learn about careers in marine science. Additionally volunteers help with fundraising, recycling efforts, events, office help, and more. |
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| About us | Blue Ocean Society was founded in 2001 by two whale watch naturalists, Jen Kennedy and Dianna Schulte, who were frustrated with the lack of translation of open ocean research into information that could be used by the public. We strive to learn more about the Gulf of Maine, and particularly an important habitat called Jeffreys Ledge, and then bring our research to the public through a variety of outreach programs. We hope by sharing information with the public and resource managers, more people will be inspired to learn more about the marine environment and help protect it. |
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