Beach Watcher Application App_BW_Volunteer Our Training Program will provide you with 80 hours of college-level instruction and introduce you to volunteering as a citizen scientist. To get the most from your experience we ask you to attend the 2022 course every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM starting March 10th and running through June 2nd. There will be also two Tuesday classes on April 12th and 19th. The course fee is $200 and if you register by February 24th you will receive an early bird discount of $50. Need base scholarships will be available upon request. First Name * Last Name * Street Address * City * Zipcode * Email * Phone Number * Phone Number (Alternate) Emergency Contact Name * Emergency Contact Phone Number * How did you hear about the Beach Watchers' Program and volunteer training? Email Notice Newsletter Newspaper Word of Mouth Flyer Facebook Presentations OtherOther Rate Topics of Interest 1 = most interest 12 = least interest CItizen Science 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Climate Change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Harvesting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Marine Wildlife 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Public Education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Water Quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Low Impact Development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Native Vegetation / Invasive Species 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Geology / Coastal Processes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Restoration Practices / Approaches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Plastics and Marine Debris 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Marine Stewardship 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 List your interests and hobbies (e.g. gardening, native plants, photography, social media, bird-watching, fishing, hiking, foraging, technology, citizen science, etc.): Describe any research or information gathering you have done to educate yourself about the topics that interest you: If you have any degrees or certificates, what are they in? Volunteer Experience Describe your experience as a volunteer (Please include clubs, service, faith-based, school- or work-related groups) Organization Name Years Involved Your Role Description Add Remove Do you have any places you love in Snohomish County? Please describe. Please CHECK the activities below which interest you: Educate the Public at Local Festivals Monitor Water Quality Restore local habitats Write Articles for Various Media Give talks at local beaches or in schools Gather and analyze data Monitor Flora and Fauna Photograph or Draw Marine Environments Lead Beach and Nature walks Contact local businesses Lead Preschool Story Times Other (Please describe) Training is held 9:00 am to 3:40 pm on Fridays from March 6 - May 29. List any days you can NOT attend class due to vacations, volunteer or job commitments, etc. Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher? Statement of Commitment If accepted into the Beach Watchers program, I agree to: 1. Attend weekly classroom training from the middle of March to the end of May for a total of 80 hours. 2. Complete the homework assignments, readings, research and hands-on projects necessary to achieve the level of knowledge needed to carry out my volunteer commitments. 3. Volunteer for a minimum of 80 hours over the next two years working on education, stewardship or citizen science projects that support Beach Watchers and its partner organizations. 4. Meet the standards of Washington State University and Snohomish County when performing Beach Watcher activities. 5. Allow photos taken of me acting as a Beach Watcher to be used for educational materials or publicity. Draw or Type Signature * Clear Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Patricia Townsend at 425-357-6020 or [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the event. Admin BG Check Not Submitted Submitted Cleared Expiring Expired Invoice Not Issued Issued Paid Notes If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit
