Volunteer Spotlight: Daria Jow
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Volunteer Spotlight: Daria Jow
Tonaka invited me to share some of my favorite memories after nearly 3 years as an Aviary Aide. I will begin with one of my most inspiring moments. During the early months of the Avian Flu epidemic, the Aviary was closed to protect our birds from any possible outside contaminant. I moved to the hallway…
Read MoreSpotlight on STEMCorps: Meet a Mentor
At CuriOdyssey, we believe that the future of science starts with today’s curious minds. The STEMCorps program is all about harnessing that curiosity and igniting a love of science by connecting passionate mentors with youth from underrepresented communities. By bringing together educators, caregivers, and community partners, STEMCorps aims to break down barriers, empowering young people…
Read MoreCelebrating the Contributions of Our Teen Volunteers!
At CuriOdyssey, our mission is to inspire a love for science and curiosity about the world. But did you know we also cultivate the next generation of leaders? This month, we proudly celebrate the contributions of our teen volunteers and interns. Our team includes Leaders in Training (LITs), Leadership Development Program (LDP) participants, Aviary Aides, Watchers, Docents/TWIGs, and special event partners from the National Charity League (NCL) and Young Men’s Service League (YMSL).
Read MoreMeet CuriOdyssey’s Summer Interns
This summer, CuriOdyssey welcomed two local high school students to collect and organize camp CuriOdyssey observation data, collaborate with the wildlife team to lead otter talks, and create content for the blog. Read on to learn more about Ava Litz and Ben Salama! Ava grew up going to CuriOdyssey and has now come back as…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Tish Palmer Named Volunteer of the Year
Hello! My name is Tish Palmer. I have been a volunteer at CuriOdyssey since 2012: 11 Years! I chose to become a volunteer at CuriOdyssey at the suggestion of my son, Corey. I remember transporting students to Coyote Point to visit the Coyote Point Junior Museum as a School Bus Driver in the 1970s. I can recall…
Read MorePhoto Recap: Sensory Sunday
our new Sensory Sunday event series invites guests for an afternoon of guided experiences, a variety of sensory explorations and spaces, access to sensory support kits, and more. During our first two events in July and September, over 400 attendees enjoyed free attendance.
Read MoreWith Reopening Around the Corner, CuriOdyssey Needs Your Help!
We invite you to join fellow volunteers and CuriOdyssey community members for a campus clean-up day in anticipation of our reopening in early June. Storm Recovery Campus Clean-Up Day Wednesday, May 3110 AM-2 PM What to bring: Comfortable shoes Sun hat/sunscreen Garden gloves (if possible) Team spirit Registration is required. Please complete the form by…
Read MoreWe see you. We appreciate you. We thank you!
Contributed by Tonaka Kendrick, Director of Volunteer Engagement This is National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 17th – 23rd) and the perfect occasion to recognize and thank all of the amazing individuals who volunteer their time, energy, and expertise to support early science learning and animal exploration programs. In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, I want to…
Read MoreLocal High School Students Accept 2019 Conservation Internship
Three local students from Design Tech High School participated in a two-week internship crafting educational solutions regarding trash, recycling and compost at newly green certified CuriOdyssey Science Playground & Zoo in San Mateo, CA. The 2019 Conservation Internship Project: CuriOdyssey seeks to be a leader in conservation and environmental efforts. We want to further educate…
Read MoreFall 2018 Volunteer Program Update
It’s been a busy fall for our volunteer program: Four new Docents and three new TWIGs completed their Wildlife Interpretation training in early October! We have also been busy training new Wildlife Watchers to help record animal behavior for our animal welfare program. 595 volunteer hours were recorded in September and 431 in October. Of these, 209 hours in September/October…
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