Nonprofit
Published 1 month ago
Aquaculture volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fort Pierce, FL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, Weekends daytime
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
minimum of 2 hours per week for 2 months.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Animals, Education
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check
Age Requirement:
16+
Other Requirements:
minimum age 16; commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week for 2 months; detail oriented with good observational and record keeping skills; tolerant of saltwater; no shellfish allergy; can stand for extended periods and climb short ladders and stairs.
Description
Aquaculture volunteers assist Aquarium staff with propagating, rearing and caring for the exhibit's corals, fishes and invertebrates.
Requirements:
- Minimum age 16 years old.
- Minimum commitment of 2 hours per week for 2 months.
- Compassion for living organisms.
- Detail oriented and have good observational and record keeping skills.
- Exhibit good manual dexterity; ability to use tweezers and a power drill.
- Ability to climb stairs and to stand for extended periods.
- Be tolerant of extended exposure to saltwater.
- No shellfish allergy
- pass a background check, which includes being fingerprinted at no cost.
Location
On-site
St. Lucie County Aquarium
St. Lucie County Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida, US
420 Seaway Drive
420 Seaway Drive
