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Volunteer with CIC

Care for the People & the Place You Care About

Volunteers lend energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to the mission of the CIC. Whether you'd like to garden, assist our education programs, maintain our museum, or greet beachgoers at a trailhead, there's an opportunity for you!

Start Volunteering Today
Start Volunteering Today
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Start Volunteering Today

Sign-up Here
Sign-up Here
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Volunteer Ambassador

Support special events and represent The Center in the wider community at festivals and partner programs.

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Community Scientist

Join research projects like wildlife monitoring or seasonal shoreline surveys—no experience required.

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Educational Assistant

Assist with our student programs. Help out on field trips and with hands-on learning activities across the museum and outdoors.

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Museum Operations Assistant

Greet guests, support daily operations and help create a welcoming experience for all.

Resources For Current Volunteers

Access volunteer schedules, updates, and tools in the online portal.

Volunteer Portal
Volunteer Portal

Plan Your Visit to the Coastal Interpretive Center

Discover the natural and cultural treasures of Grays Harbor. Join us for an enriching experience for visitors of all ages.

Plan Your CIC Museum Visit
Plan Your CIC Museum Visit
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See What You’ll Help Create

Explore how volunteer mentors can guide budding marine biologists and future geologists.

View Our Education Programs
View Our Education Programs

Our Sponsors

Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office