Volunteer
The American Cetacean Society, San Francisco Chapter is an all-volunteer organization. Despite our small size, we have a community of thousands from Northern California and beyond. We seek to continue developing and growing to reach a broader and more diverse audience as we work to achieve our mission. There many ways to get involved. Below are some of the areas where we have a current need for volunteers. We encourage you to subscribe to our mailing list to be kept informed of any specific volunteer needs in the future.
Volunteer Opportunities
Writer - We seek a talented storyteller interested in using their excellent written communication and storytelling skills on a part-time basis to create original content to deepen community understanding and awareness of cetaceans and the threats they face. If you share our passion for conserving whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and you have experience as a journalist, writer, or editor, we would love to hear from you!
Development Coordinator - We're looking for an experienced development professional to assist us on a part-time basis with building relationships that will grow our community of members and donors. If you share our passion for conserving whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and you have experience as a journalist, writer, or editor, we would love to hear from you!
If you'd like to volunteer for one of the above roles, please complete the Volunteer Application and email the completed form with a letter of interest to American Cetacean Society, San Francisco Bay Chapter at acssf.info@gmail.com. Someone will be in touch with you. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!
Download Volunteer Application
Board Member opportunities
The San Francisco Bay chapter of ACS has open positions on the Board of Directors. Persons in these positions are responsible for specific duties in areas such as development, marketing, education programs, scientific research, and more. They are also active members of the Chapter Board of Directors, which meets every two to three months and requires a two-year commitment.
If you have a passion for cetaceans, love working with people, are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and are willing to consider a two-year term, please send your resume with a completed Board Member Application and a letter of interest to American Cetacean Society, San Francisco Bay Chapter at acssf.info@gmail.com and someone will be in touch with you. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!