This year we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the rescue of Springer, the orphaned orca. She was discovered near West Seattle in January 2002, rehabilitated and returned to her pod six month later. Today she has two calves of her own - it's the only successful orca reunion in history!
We are giving presentations about Springer at 3 PM Saturday and Sunday at the Senior Center of West Seattle, We need some help setting up, managing a refreshments table and other tasks (see below.)
The event goes from 3 to 6, with setup starting at 2. This is a free, family-friendly event.
Can you help? Message me here and let me know what days(s) you can help or reach me directly at [email protected], 206-919-5397. We need 5 to 10 people total.
As a member of Timebank, the hours you volunteer for us are bankable. Thank you for considering!
As a member of Timebank, the hours you volunteer for us are bankable. Thank you for considering!
What: Celebrate Springer at West Seattle Summerfest! Events to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Springer’ rescue, including an orca-themed passport activity for kids and presentations on Saturday and Sunday.
Orca Rescue! Presentations 7/16 and 7/17, 3 PM to 6
Presentation about Springer, followed by Q&A, book signing, kids activities and info tables.
Volunteer Tasks/(Number of People needed)
1. Set up. (3 to 5) There is another group in the Senior Center until 2 PM. We need to flip it fast to be read for our event at 3. Our materials will already be there, just need to set up the tables and activities.
2. Greeters (1 or 2)
We need a few people to help direct people at the door to where they need to be. The room we have rented (Hadden Hall) is upstairs. The event is free and there are no tickets.
3. Orca Collage Activity (1 or 2) Manage kids coloring activity. Help them color orcas and paste on posterborad.
4. Refreshments. (1 to 2) We will have water and punch available. Need someone to watch the space and keep it tidy.
5. Cleanup - (4 to 7)
Kickoff: Thursday 7/14. 5 to 8, West Seattle Junction. Our table will be at the north end of California Ave., west side of the street. (You're welcome to stop by for this!)
Follow The Whale Trail in the Junction: Thursday 7/14 through Sunday 7/16. Kids visit local stores to spot hidden orcas, check them off on a list and bring the completed list to the Junction table for orca-themed rewards. Each orca represents an actual orca. (No volunteers needed for this.)
Other activities
Follow The Whale Trail in the Junction: Thursday 7/14 through Sunday 7/16. Kids visit local stores to spot hidden orcas, check them off on a list and bring the completed list to the Junction table for orca-themed rewards. Each orca represents an actual orca. (No volunteers needed for this.)