Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Many children, accompanied by their parents or grandparents, come to the SoundWaters Coastal Center at Cove Island Park in Stamford to see our exhibits and live marine animals. SoundWaters is an environmental education organization located in the former Holly House, with beautiful views of Long Island Sound.

We are looking for volunteers who enjoy talking to people. We need friendly "docents" who are willing to volunteer for 3-4 hours, once a week, or even once a month, during the warmer months. We are flexible on schedules but prefer a consistent time. We understand that vacations might interrupt your service. We will provide training.

Our only requirement is that volunteers enjoy working with the public. We will provide training sessions to acquaint you with the exhibits, the history of SoundWaters and the Holly House, and information about the animals in our live marine tanks. We will also provide ongoing assistance as needed.

This opportunity is sponsored by: SoundWaters

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekends This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Dianne Selditch, Center Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

SoundWaters, Cove Island Park, 1281 Cove Road Stamford, CT 06902 (See a map)

Directions:

Directions to SoundWaters Center: From the north of Stamford: I-95 South to exit 9. At end of the exit ramp, get in left lane Turn Left at light onto Route 1 North (Boston Post Road). Right at next light onto Seaside Ave. At "T" intersection, Left at light onto Cove Road. Right at stop sign into Cove Island Park. The SoundWaters Center is located across the foot bridges, to the left, a short walk past the barn. From the south of Stamford: I-95 North to exit 9. At the end of exit ramp, Right at light onto Seaside Avenue. At "T" intersection, Left at light onto Cove Road. Right at stop sign into Cove Island Park. The SoundWaters Center is located across the foot bridges, to the left, a short walk past the barn. Parking: Parking is Free, but please note: From Memorial Day to Labor Day, parking at Cove Island is reserved for those with a valid Stamford Beach Sticker. During summer months, SoundWaters visitors without a Stamford Beach Sticker MUST pre-register for programs to obtain a SoundWaters Parking Pass. Without a pass, parking tickets will be issued by Stamford Police. SOUNDWATERS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PARKING TICKETS. For information on Stamford Beach Stickers visit the City of Stamford website at www.ci.stamford.ct.us. The Center is handicapped accessible.   Nearest Bus Stop: Cove Island/Cove Island Park, 5 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.soundwaters.org

Last updated on April 23, 2009