GET INVOLVED
WAYS TO HELP
Did you know PMMC runs primarily on volunteers and donations?
Without you, we can’t do what we do. Scroll down to see all the different ways you can give and get involved.
WHY DONATE?
By donating you are directly supporting our patients and their journey at PMMC. You can help sponsor everything from fish, to medicine, to surgeries, to new equipment.
Make your donation go further by becoming a member!
WHY volunteer?
Volunteers are a central part of our nonprofit. Our volunteers help provide extensive animal care, community engagement, outreach, learning experiences, and take action towards our mission of ocean conservation.
We need ocean stewards like you to help us with:
Animal care
Education
Gift shop & more!
Ways to get involved
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Volunteer
We utilize volunteers to help us with our animal care, docent, education, gift shop, and junior camp counselor needs.
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Memberships
Not only will you get exclusive member benefits, but you will also be contributing to the care and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals year-round!
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Release Passes
Get access to ALL public sea lion releases for an entire year! Be an eyewitness to the wonderful homecomings of sea lions rescued and rehabilitated by PMMC!
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Adoption Kits
Our symbolic adoption kit is a donation, but also a fun and educational gift for ocean enthusiasts of all ages!
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Ocean Club
The women of the Ocean Club are committed to advancing Pacific Mammal Marine Center's mission through community awareness, new relationships, and vital financial support.
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Kids' Club
PMMC’s brand new Kids’ Club is a quarterly subscription box-based program that sends kids an exciting collection of age-appropriate toys and activities that inspire ocean stewardship!
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Corporate Engagement
From event sponsorships, donation of product, staff engagement, and underwriting programs, together we can design a corporate engagement opportunity that works best for you.
Ways to Give
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Donate
We ensure your donation is stretched as far as it can possibly go so we can be the best ocean stewards possible.
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Tribute Giving
Make a gift in memory of or to honor someone passionate about our cause.
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Pathway for Pinnipeds Brick Program
Support PMMC by purchasing an engraved brick to be installed in our brand new visitor yard!
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Online Store
Support our mission by shopping on our online store! Proceeds from sales help support our patients.
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Create Your Own Fundraiser
Your project or special event can help raise funds on behalf of PMMC.
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Amazon Wishlist
Keeping a safe, sanitary, and well-supplied hospital is critically important to protect our patients. You can help by ordering for us, or by sending us gift cards.
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CarDana Vehicle Donation
We partner with CarDana, a car donation platform, to make the process as easy and transparent as possible.
Your Donations Help Support
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Patient Food
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Medicine
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Specialized Care
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Medical Equipment
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After School Programs
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Kids Camp
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Rescue Equipment
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Research Initiatives
Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator is a non-profit assessment organization that evaluates hundreds of thousands of charitable organizations based in the US. They rate how well we use our donations and they have given us a 98%! So you know your charitable gift is in good hands.
Donate today
We’re so excited for you to be a part of the mission in any way you can. As always, your gift is tax-deductible. See our Donor Privacy Policy for more information.