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The New York Times: Scientists Begin Testing Bird Flu Vaccine in Seals

In response to the increasing threat of bird flu, marine mammal researchers are hoping to provide a life-saving, preventative vaccine for endangered Hawaiian monk seals. 

Learn how researchers at The Marine Mammal Center are studying the bird flu vaccine in elephant seals as a similar species, as well as our next steps to protect Hawaiian monk seals.

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Volunteer Grants and Time Off

Volunteer Grants

You may be able to boost the impact of your volunteer time!

Did you know that thousands of companies offer volunteer grant programs? For every hour you volunteer with The Marine Mammal Center, your company may offer grant funding to extend your impact.

As a volunteer at The Marine Mammal Center, you're already doing critical work for marine mammals in need. When you request a volunteer grant, you will continue to help protect the health of our ocean, marine mammals and people alike for generations to come.

Plus many companies offer paid volunteer time off (PVTO), so you could spend time volunteering without taking vacation time from work.

Use the search tool below to see if your employer offers volunteer grants or volunteer time off.

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Your volunteer grant can help northern fur seals like Rusty

Volunteers are the heart & soul of the Center

And your volunteer grant is another great way to support patients in need!

It's easy to submit a volunteer grant:

  1. Search using the tool above to see if your employer offers volunteer grants or paid volunteer time off.

  2. Submit your request for a grant or time off, along with information about your volunteer hours.

  3. That's it! You’re all set to keep volunteering and maximizing your impact, so sick and injured patients receive the care they need.

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Your volunteer grant supports life-saving care

Your company may offer volunteer grants!

Employees of Apple, Google, Cisco, Visa, and many more could be eligible for volunteer grants. Are you eligible?

Search for my employer

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Your volunteer grant can support meals and medicine for patients in need

When submitting a volunteer grant through your employer, you may need the following information:

Federal Tax ID Number: 51-0144434

Mailing Address
The Marine Mammal Center
2000 Bunker Road
Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, CA 94965-2619

Contact
Phone: (415) 289-7338
Email: give@tmmc.org

What if I still have questions?

For questions regarding your employer’s programs, please contact your employer's human resources or community giving department.

For questions regarding submitting a volunteer grant request to us, please contact us at (415) 289-7338 or give@tmmc.org.

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