What our volunteers have to say
INTERVIEWS
DR. RALPH BREITENSTEIN
"Second Acts", WSJ.com
Oct 31, 2011
What do you do for an encore? A recent article in the online version of the Wall Street Journal paints a portrait of people who are taking new paths and changing their lives. One of these people is intrepid HMSC volunteer Dr. Ralph Breitenstein:
"Along the Oregon coast, millions of tiny mud shrimp, currently being decimated by a parasite, have a new champion in their camp. Ralph Breitenstein, a retired gastroenterologist, devotes most of his waking hours to studying, classifying and reporting on the creatures in hopes of saving them from extinction..."
Marine Science Podcast
Oct 11, 2010
Every Monday morning, KCUP Radio broadcasts HMSC's Marine Science Chat program, which features in-depth topical interviews with the people of Hatfield Marine Science Center. The topic "Volunteering at HMSC" featured Dr. Ralph. Listen to the interview
QUOTES
“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 able to help them answer some of their questions and to prod their curiosity is quite 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
