What our volunteers have to say

“I like the interaction with visitors.” -- Gert Carey

“It forces me to continue learning.” -- Stu Didtel 

“The people I get to work with, both staff and visitors...the things I have learned working and volunteering there.” -- Jean Griswold

“What I like best about the vistor center, as a volunteer, is seeing the excitement and fun that the children have at the facility. Being ableto help them answer some of their questions and to prod their curiosity isquite rewarding.” -- Bill Humes

“I like volunteering at HMSC just because I always learn something new every time I go over there.” -- Curt McCann

“Being able to meet and work with people like Bill Hanshumaker.” -- Pat McCann

“I really enjoy the other volunteers -  they are so considerate and friendly. You see I come up from Florida about once a year and spend a week or sometimes three volunteering at the Center. There is always something to learn and the other volunteers are so patient with me. Through the years I have made many friends. I do so enjoy your e-mails; they keep me informed and eager to return.” -- Peggy Muro:

"I so enjoy meeting the visitors and being able to allow them to meet our sea critters up close and personal. (Once a teacher, always ateacher). I appreciate the opportunity to help them learn about the different environments in which the critters live and who eachcompetes with/lives peacefully with for their way of life.” -- Suzy Roberts

“I enjoy volunteering at HMSC because it gives me a chance to learn more.” -- Colinda Schroeder:

“My first visit to the Visitor Center was in the summer of 1997. I toured the exhibits and watched the people in the orange jackets work. Before leaving I asked one how a person could do what they were doing. A couple of minutes later I had an application form in hand. I still like the way the VC operates, and enjoy working with the other volunteers and the staff. I appreciate what we do for the community.” -- Jack Woods

“I like volunteering at HMSC mostly because of the people who work there & show us the friendly welcome & appreciation of what we do & guide us into new knowledge when we have new animals so at the end of the day we know new things & are able to teach the visitors how to take care of our tide pools & they learn that anenomes are animals not plants! Most of all it keeps us seniors on a feeling of being useful instead of couch potatoes!” -- Rosalyn Woods