# Youth Crew

Multi-year service-learning program at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito: Bay Area high schoolers get hands-on training in marine mammal rehabilitation and ocean science education.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organization | The Marine Mammal Center |
| Category | volunteer |
| Cost | Not listed |
| Deadline | Rolling / check official site |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Format | In person |
| Location | Sausalito, CA |
| Apply | https://www.marinemammalcenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/sausalito/youth-crew |

## About this program

# Youth Crew

Youth Crew is The Marine Mammal Center's multi-year service-learning program for high school students in the greater Bay Area. Based at the Center's Sausalito hospital in the Marin Headlands, it gives teens hands-on training in animal care and education at the world's largest marine mammal hospital, which rehabilitates and releases sea lions, elephant seals, harbor seals, and sea otters.

## What You'll Do

- Train in animal husbandry and support the rehabilitation of rescued marine mammals
- Engage Center visitors in marine science and ocean conservation education
- Serve as camp counselors for Camp Sea Quest, the Center's marine science day camp for younger children
- Learn about veterinary science, wildlife research, and science education from Center staff
- Return across multiple years, taking on increasing responsibility as you advance

## Who Should Apply

High school students in the greater Bay Area who can commit to regular shifts at the Sausalito hospital, are comfortable with hands-on animal work, and want to explore careers in veterinary science, research, or science education. The Center also runs a free Stewardship Saturday program for high schoolers exploring ocean conservation careers, which is a good entry point.

## Outcomes

Youth Crew members finish with documented service-learning hours, direct marine mammal rehabilitation experience under professional supervision, and preparation for careers in veterinary science, research, and science education - an unusually deep credential for a high school volunteer.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for Youth Crew?

Youth Crew is open to high school students in grades 9–12. Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

### Is Youth Crew online or in person?

Youth Crew is an in-person program based in Sausalito, CA.

### How do I apply to Youth Crew?

Apply directly through The Marine Mammal Center's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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