
Event
Whale Tales Presentations Day 1

Whale Trust
Whale Trust
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hours count as 501(c)(3)
Description
Whale Tales is our largest annual community outreach and fundraising event that has grown into one of the most beloved marine science gatherings, uniting whale researchers and enthusiasts from around the world. For over two decades, we’ve aimed to educate, inspire, and connect people with the latest discoveries in whale research and ocean conservation and have reached tens of thousands of individuals both locally and globally.
Whale Tales offers presentations by leading scientists and visual storytellers, a Mauka to Makai Science Center featuring local organizations and hands-on activities, a Community Art Expo highlighting the talent of Maui’s artists and businesses, and Benefit Whale Watches hosted by our presenters! Guests also enjoy special events from film screenings to sponsor receptions.
Shifts
Browse and RSVP to your preferred shift below:
Role: Registration Volunteers
9 spots availableRole Description:
Welcome guests and if not registered, instruct them how to register and provide their suggested donation.
If they are sponsors or presenters, direct them to the sponsor or presenter check-in tables.
Accept and protect donations, directing them to the credit card payment stations at the Registration table if that is their desired form of donation.
Tell them how to find the program.
Direct them to the expo and presentation area and count the number of entries.
Prevent entry prior to event start.
Role: Registration Cashier
6 spots availableRole Description:
Handle the transactions for attendees registering at the event.
Transactions will take place using a square device.
Requirements:
Must be somewhat comfortable with technology, but we will teach you how to use the devices!
Role: Special Registrations
7 spots availableRole Description:
Welcome presenters/sponsors/special guests and provide them with their special welcome folders if not already provided to them at their hotel check-in.
Direct them to the expo and presentation area.
Provide their guest, if applicable, with their special guest lanyard.
Check them off the list.
Give them a lei if they are on the lei list.
Role: Whale Trust Science Center Table Volunteer
6 spots availableRole Description:
Talk to people about whales and the work that Whale Trust is doing
Lead interactive activities
Make sure the table looks nice and neat
Set up table in a way where you can talk about all of the items displayed
Requirements:
Must have a general working knowledge of Whales and Whale Trusts programs to participate in this role.
Role: Whale Trust Book Table
3 spots availableRole Description:
Set up and break down table each day
Talk about the event and Whale Trust
Sell Whale Trust books and Merchandise
Use Square for CC transactions
Watch Square Tutorial before shift
Role: Merch - HJH
6 spots availableRole Description:
Your role as HJH (Helen Jean Hamernick) and Sherri Reave will be to help attendees find the right shirt/hoodie/sweater that is right for them. We will have all the options laid out on the table with boxes of all the sizes underneath the table. When someone is interested, get them their size from the box, and send them over to the merch cashier. They will not buy from you, you just help them find their merch.
Role: Merch - Sherri Reave
6 spots availableRole Description:
Your role as HJH (Helen Jean Hamernick) and Sherri Reave will be to help attendees find the right shirt/hoodie/sweater that is right for them. We will have all the options laid out on the table with boxes of all the sizes underneath the table. When someone is interested, get them their size from the box, and send them over to the merch cashier. They will not buy from you, you just help them find their merch.
Role: Merch Cashier
6 spots availableRole Description:
Your role will be to check people out after they find their merch! You will be using ipads hooked up to a Square system and we will provide specific training on the square devices.
Requirements:
Moderate comfortability with technology, although we will provide training on specifics
Requirements
Upon registering to volunteer, we will email you with some short informational videos about this event. It would be helpful if you are able to watch prior to your shift.
We will also hold a virtual volunteer meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2027, along with an in-person volunteer walk through and meeting at 3pm on February 10!
Information about these meetings will be emailed to you.
Waivers & Required Documents
No waivers available.
Location
1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
Service Hours
501(c)(3) hours
Hours here count toward your 501(c)(3) total.
Organization type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Category
- Environment
- Community Support
- Arts & Culture
Age Group
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teens
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