BECOME AN OCEAN STEWARD
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN OCEAN STEWARD?
Being a MERITO Foundation Ocean Steward means you care about protecting our ocean and want to take action. Ocean Stewards are youth who volunteer their time to support our mission, whether it’s through beach cleanups, community events, or sharing knowledge about environmental issues.
As a steward, you’ll help educate the public about ocean conservation, represent the MERITO Foundation at outreach events, and use tools like our watershed model to show how pollution affects our waterways. You’ll also get to meet other youth, make new friends, and be part of a fun, supportive community working together to protect our planet. All Ocean Stewards receive a short training led by MERITO staff to prepare for their role and make the most impact.
QUALIFICATIONS TO BE AN OCEAN STEWARD:
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Care for the ocean!
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Ages 13-18
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Outgoing and comfortable speaking with the public
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Have transportation to and from locations (usually in Ventura and Oxnard areas)
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MERITO Foundation must be able to communicate with parents / guardians via email or cell phone (MERITO staff is bilingual)
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Not required, but a bonus if you speak Spanish
INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN OCEAN STEWARD?
Fill out the interest form below, and we will respond shortly!
OCEAN STEWARD TESTIMONIALS
"I am so lucky to have experienced being a MERITO Steward, it has taught me so many valuable lessons in leadership as well as about how we can preserve marine life and keep our oceans clean and thriving. I feel grateful for all I have learned and am so grateful to MERITO for making my experience with this program something that I will never forget."
Evelyn, MERITO Foundation's Steward (2024-2025)
