There are only two requirements to being a docent - appreciating the seals and enjoying talking to people!

Docents give information to the many visitors who visit Casa/Children’s Beach.

They are the “harbor seal ambassadors” to these people who come from all over the world, many of whom know little about harbor seals. They educate the public about our unique and marvelous colony of 200 harbor seals.

We are looking for candidates who are willing to make a serious commitment to the program.

Docents are expected to volunteer once or twice a month for 2-3 hour shifts.

They take part in an initial 2 hour training session conducted at the Casa/Children’s pool.

This session covers the history of the colony, the ongoing controversy and an in-depth review of harbor seal behavior and physiology.

This is followed by a second “hands-on” session with an experienced docent to learn the “how-to’s” of docenting.

Docents are expected to become members of La Jolla Friends of the Seals. The dues are $10 a year. This covers the cost of the docent T-shirt which is given after the docent has completed the “hands-on” session.

The seals need friends! We hope you will become one of them.

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P.O. Box 2016, La Jolla, CA 92038
For more information please call (619) 687-3588 or email us.