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Touch Tank Volunteer

Smithsonian Marine Station
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fort Pierce, FL
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    3 hours per week for 2 months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    minimum age is 16; be tolerant of saltwater; no shellfish allergy; and ability to stand for extended periods.

    Description

    Touch Tank Volunteer

    Touch Tank volunteers interact with visitors to the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit and assist visitors at the touch tank, which houses animals including sea urchins, sea cucumbers and hermit crabs. Touch Tank Interpreters may also share information about our six Model Ecosystems and other aquaria.

    Requirements: minimum age is16 years old; minimum commitment of 3 hours per week for 2 months; no shellfish allergy and ability to stand for extended periods. All volunteers are required to undergo fingerprinting and a background check.

    1 shift available:

    • additional shifts available from 1pm to 4pm.: 10:00 to 13:00 EST

    Touch Tank volunteers interact with visitors to the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit and assist visitors at the touch tank, which houses animals including sea urchins, sea cucumbers and hermit crabs. Touch Tank Interpreters may also share information about our six Model Ecosystems and other aquaria.

    Requirements: minimum age is16 years old; minimum commitment of 3 hours per week for 2 months; no shellfish allergy and ability to stand for extended periods. All volunteers are required to undergo fingerprinting and a background check.

    1 shift available:

    • additional shifts available from 1pm to 4pm.: 10:00 to 13:00 EST

    Location

    On-site
    420 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce, Florida, US

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