Michelle Bienkowski amp Jacob Beland Are YOU a student between the ages of 1418 Are YOU looking to develop your leadership problemsolving and life skills Look no further than volunteering at ID: 788739
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Spring Leadership Program
Michelle Bienkowski & Jacob Beland
Slide2Slide3Are
YOU a student between the ages of 14-18?
Are YOU looking to develop your leadership, problem-solving, and life skills?Look no further than volunteering at Aqua Camps at the Vancouver Aquarium during our Spring Session!
Slide4Resume and Employability
120 hours of volunteer experienceAnimal Handling CertificationCAN Autism Training Certification
Opportunities to meet professionals and mentors
Colleges and Universities (Soft Skills):
Leadership
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Communication
Work Ethic
“So, like, what do we get?”
Slide5Important dates
SPRING LEADERSHIP SCHEDULE
Dates
February 22nd
March 6-8
March 16-20
March 23-27
Any time before October 2020
Location
Vancouver Aquarium
Camp Latona
Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver Aquarium
Camp Jubilee
Activity
Animal Handling / Camp Specific Training
Team Bonding and Skill Building
Aqua Camps Spring: Week 1
Aqua Camps Spring: Week 2
Mandatory Ocean Service Project
Volunteer Hours Accomplished
6
30
35
35
14
____________
=Total: 120
Slide6February 22: Core aquarium Training
What to expect?
Introduction to the Vancouver AquariumAnimal Handling TrainingAqua Camp Logistical Training
What to bring?
A good attitude, a willingness to meet new people, and an awesome work ethic
Comfortable shoes
Water bottle and lunch
Notebook and pen
Slide7March 6-8: Team building at Camp Latona
What to expect?
Three days and two nights of HARDCORE funTeam building and bonding activitiesLeadership, group management, and goal setting seminarsHiking, canoeing, archery, and high ropes…
Slide8What to bring?
Clothing
- Running or hiking shoes
-
Rainboots
(optional, but a good choice)
- Socks & Underwear for the duration
- Long pants x2
- T-shirts
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Pajamas
- Warm sweater or fleece
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or toque, gloves or mitts
Bedding
Sleeping bag and pillow
Toiletries
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Towel
Comb or brush
Soap and shampoo
Deodorant
Sun screen
Insect repellant
Slide9March 16-20 / 23-27: Aqua Camps
What to expect?
Dissections
Animal Artefact exploration
Gallery Activities
Outdoor Games
Puppet Show
Arts & Crafts
What to bring?
A watch and closed toed shoes
Rain jacket and boots / clothes to play in
Bring a peanut free lunch
and refillable water bottle
Lots of enthusiasm
Slide10Slide11October 2020: camp Jubilee
Slide12Overview: Ocean Service Project
Over the course of 120 hours of volunteer service, students are asked to;
create or participate in an
action-based initiative
or
invention
that does at least one
of the following:Solves or attempts to solve an existing environmental issue in your local communityBrings awareness to an existing, but ignored environmental issue in your local community
ORPositively impacts your local and
regional community
Slide13What projects are current youth working toward?
Ocean Conservation Clubs
School Recycling Waste-Free InitiativesClothing SwapsPlastic SculpturesBeach CleanupsBeeswax WorkshopsMobile AquariumsYouth Ocean Conservation Summit
Slide14What if I don’t Want to Do the Ocean Service Project?
That’s OK! We have similar alternative options!
Slide15To apply
For Returning Aquarium Volunteers:
No expectation to reapplyBUTPlease send an email to workexperience@ocean.org and youth@ocean.org
For New Applicants:
Create a Better Impact Account
Upload a 500 word cover letter and resume
OR
Upload an 800 word cover letter without resume
https://education.ocean.org/youth/assignments/folder/1405
Slide16Have a question? No worries!
If you have any problems, concerns, or general inquiries about the Spring Leadership Program, Aqua Camps, or the Ocean Service Project, please do not hesitate to contact Michelle Bienkowski and Jacob Beland through their email:
Michelle.bienkowski@ocean.orgJacob.beland@ocean.org