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            <td>2019 Volunteer Opportunities - Fall Bottom Trawl Survey</td>
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            <td>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:47:40 -0400</td>
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            <td>Katherine Sowers - NOAA Federal
              <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:katherine.sowers@noaa.gov">&lt;katherine.sowers@noaa.gov&gt;</a></td>
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            <td>Philip Politis <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:philip.politis@noaa.gov">&lt;philip.politis@noaa.gov&gt;</a></td>
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              color="#741b47">If you'd like to volunteer on the 2019
              Fall Bottom Trawl Survey aboard NOAA Ship <i>Henry B.
                Bigelow</i>, your help would be greatly
              appreciated!   Volunteers are a very important part of our
              program. </font></p>
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              color="#741b47">We need the help of every scientist and
              volunteer who sails.  You do not need to be a scientist to
              volunteer, but must have a keen interest in what we do and
              a willingness to work hard alongside our scientists. The
              information below explains how to sign up for a cruise.
              Please be aware that we work twelve-hour shifts, which
              means that you may be standing on your feet for twelve
              hours. Therefore, please only sign up for a cruise if you
              are serious about making the commitment.  If there is an
              emergency, or you anticipate that you will not be able to
              participate on a cruise that you are scheduled for, please
              contact me immediately. </font></p>
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              style="color:rgb(116,27,71);font-size:11pt">Helpful
              information for new participants on what to expect at sea
              and what to bring on the survey can be found in the <b>Preparing
                for a Cruise </b>tab of the website.</span></p>
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              color="#741b47">Three easy steps toward volunteering on a
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              color="#741b47">You must be at least 18 years of age. 
              Volunteers are responsible for all travel related
              expenses.  While at sea, all meals will be provided by the
              vessel.    </font></p>
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              color="#741b47">1. Submit a <b>volunteer questionnaire</b> with
              the dates you are available to participate.  If space is
              available, you will receive confirmation to participate on
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              color="#741b47">2. Wait to hear confirmation that you have
              been scheduled.  Confirmations are sent as early as
              possible and not later than three weeks prior to
              departure.  If we are not able to find berthing for you,
              you will have the option of being placed on standby status
              to fill in if there is a cancellation.   </font></p>
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              color="#741b47">3. After you receive confirmation that you
              are scheduled for a cruise, submit a <b><a
                  href="https://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/femad/ecosurvey/mainpage/forms.html"
                  target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true">medical form</a></b> that
              lists all medical conditions to the Health Services
              Office.   Please list NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow as your
              project ship.</font></p>
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              color="#741b47">As noted on the health form, you must have
              a <b>negative <a
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                  target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true">TB test</a></b> (taken
              within the last 12 months).  If it is out of date, you
              will need to obtain one at your expense.  Please submit
              both your medical form and TB test results at the same
              time.  Medical clearances must be completed and confirmed
              two weeks prior to the scheduled departure date.  Please
              contact the Health Services Office for the status of your
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              color="#741b47"><b><font size="4">2019 Fall Cruise
                  Schedule - NOAA Ship <i>Henry B. Bigelow</i></font></b><span
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              color="#741b47">Please note that the identified regions
              are where we anticipate to sample: environmental or
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Postdoctoral Program Coordinator
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Fellowships Coordinator
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Academic Programs Office
Carriage House 104, MS #49
266 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1541
U.S.A.

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