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are very proud to announce that today we have 4 volunteers that
have actively been with us since we opened in the fall of 1999.
Each of these volunteers has their story to tell. The dates
they came to us and their stories are...
Roz:
Started 11/22/99
We retired from jobs in Pennsylvania and moved to Santa Barbara.
How great it was to hike and picnic in the Los Padres National
Forest! Through volunteering at the Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor
Center I've learned that there are more government-protected areas
nearby...the Channel Islands and the Marine Sanctuary. The best
part of volunteering at the Outdoors Barbara Visitor Center is
sharing this beautiful area with visitors to the center. The information
visitors have shared with me and the questions they've asked have
increased my knowledge of the Santa Barbara area.
Priscilla:
Started 12/2/99
The Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center is a special place.
I enjoy helping newcomers and locals appreciate all there is to
see-the natural setting from the mountain ridges and foothills,
across the channel to the wonderful Channel Islands National Park.
Each day and season is different and unique and it is always a
treat to be there at the Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center.
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Bob:
Started 1/6/00 I work at the VC primarily to
meet people from all over the world, and when there is time, talk
to them about the historical aspects of the area, the legends,
the trails, the islands, and why it is such a neat place to live.
Laurie:
Started 12/9/99
I first visited the Channel Islands in 1993 with the Santa Barbara
Botanical Gardens. It was a magical experience. We tromped around
Santa Rosa Island enjoying the vistas, looking for endemic and
native plants, wildlife, blue water
and abundant sea life.When the Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor
Center was looking for volunteers I was elated to join the team.
It has been an exciting and fun adventure. Not only do we work
with other local agencies to educate the public, we travel to
the Channel Islands, Los Padres National Forest and the Marine
Sanctuary. I sit in the beautiful visitor center meeting interesting
visitors, from travelers to locals and share the great views with
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