We'll Teach You How to Be A Better Bay Advocate

Registration now open for 2010 VoiCeS courses

VoiCeS (Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards), CBF's adult education volunteer training program, is gearing up for 2010.   Come learn about the complex history, issues, and relationships that make the Bay the national treasure it is!  

VoiCeS, which began in 2004, creates a deeper understanding of the Bay and the efforts to restore it. This professionally-taught, two-part program, meets each week (for eight weeks) and includes field trips and participant-led community projects. You'll learn about the Bay’s biology, the issues we face, and how you and your community can help its restoration.

VoiCeS not only connects participants with the Bay, but it also gives members a greater understanding of their own watersheds. The program is divided into two parts: An eight-week course of study, with one 3-hour class each week, and a service requirement of 40 hours over the next nine months on a Bay-related project or projects. At least one Bay field trip is included in the program. Successful graduates receive CBF’s designation as Chesapeake Stewards. Download the VoiCeS brochure (PDF) to learn more.

Registration is free (there is a $25 materials fee), and CBF expects participants to complete both the course work and the volunteer requirement.

Course Schedule and Contact Information:

Maryland courses start in February and go until late-March on the Western and Eastern Shores, with optional spring field trips to follow.

Annapolis, MD—Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. starting February 18, 2010
(Note: One or two Saturday field experiences will be part of the course.)
For more information, contact Marcy Damon, Grassroots Restoration Coordinator at MDrestoration@cbf.org or 443/482.2156.

Easton, MD—Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. starting February 20, 2010
(Note: One or two Saturday field experiences will be part of the course.)
For more information, contact Margaret Enloe, Grassroots Coordinator at hotcinfo@cbf.org or 410/543.1999 x502.

Download the Maryland VoiCeS application (1page, PDF)

Virginia courses start in January and go until early-March.

Norfolk, VA—Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. starting January 12, 2010
For more information, contact Chris Moore, Science Advocate, at cmoore@cbf.org or 757/622.1964.

Download the Virginia VoiCeS application (1page, PDF)