🎤 Community Outreach Volunteer 🎤

The general public’s knowledge about ocean-related issues is alarmingly low both nationally and internationally. A 2018 study, "Development of the International Ocean Literacy Survey," found that the American public is more literate about video games and gambling than our world’s oceans. Oceans provide vital ecosystem services, yet many schools lack the resources to teach these issues, leaving students and adults alike without the knowledge to drive future ocean conservation. Ocean HQ's programs seek to fill this gap by engaging youth, educational institutions, and the general public in digital ocean education. Programs like our digital podcast, Shellphone , allow us to highlight content from ocean educators, enhance in-school curricula, and connect with broad audiences. This month, Breach will be piloting our latest educational program Ocean Class , within the Hillsborough County and greater Tampa Bay school system. We’re excited for the opportunity to work with you all within the Tampa Bay community. If you have any questions, please contact us at marketing@theoceanhq.org , Get out into the community and help connect people with OceanHQ! Represent OceanHQ at community events, educational programs, restoration activities, and outreach opportunities. You’ll interact with attendees, answer questions, share information about our programs, and help create welcoming experiences for people interested in the ocean and environment. You'll Gain Experience In Community engagementPublic speaking and communicationEnvironmental outreachNetworking and relationship-buildingEvent support and coordinationRepresenting an environmental organization No outreach experience required — just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to connect with others!