This includes both the Astoria Seafood Lab and the HMSC, with donations going to Clatsop or Lincoln Counties, respectively. Our deepest appreciation goes to our donors from the many citizens, old and young in both counties, who will benefit from your generosity. A later training will be held in Astoria on December 14 and 15. All volunteers are required to attend these training sessions. Part II of the classes will follow once the exhibits are in place and available for hands-on training.
Classes range from how to interpret to the public to basic knowledge of the exhibits.
After formal training, new volunteers will be mentored by an experienced volunteer. Further training in general and special subjects is ongoing through classes and monthly meetings. Volunteers also have access to and are encouraged to use our two libraries, the Guin Library and the Don Giles Volunteer Library. Other positions are available, such as assisting the aquarists, working in the bookshop, working with the Education staff, clerical support, and working in the volunteer library. She presented the work being done by OSU and ODFW on restoring the native oyster Ostrea conchapila in Yaquina Bay.