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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

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Are

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!

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Resume 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?”

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Important 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

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February 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

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March 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…

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What 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

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March 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

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October 2020: camp Jubilee

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Overview: 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

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What projects are current youth working toward?

Ocean Conservation Clubs

School Recycling Waste-Free InitiativesClothing SwapsPlastic SculpturesBeach CleanupsBeeswax WorkshopsMobile AquariumsYouth Ocean Conservation Summit

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What if I don’t Want to Do the Ocean Service Project?

That’s OK! We have similar alternative options!

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To 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

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Have 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