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Published 12/17/25 3:10PM

The New England Aquarium: Exploration Station Volunteer

New England Aquarium
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Boston, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    six 3-hour shifts within 3 months of the training date
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    The New England Aquarium: Exploration Station Volunteer

    Exploration Station Educators are ambassadors, representing the New England Aquarium by engaging visitors of all ages and backgrounds in activities focused on our youngest audiences through both facilitated and unfacilitated activities as well as one-on-one conversations with visitors using a variety of biofacts (animal artifacts). Don't know a lot about the Aquarium or how to talk to visitors? Don't worry! We provide training and mentorship to prepare volunteers with all the fun facts, information, and teaching tips needed to become a highly engaging Exploration Station volunteer.

    Required Commitment & Onboarding:

    • After passing a screening process and interview with the Office of Volunteer Programs and Internships:
    • Attend one of the following in-person training classes from 9:30am to 1:30pm:
      • Saturday, January 31, 2026
    • Complete at least six 3-hour shifts by May 1, 2026. Three shifts are available:
      • 9:00am-12:00pm
      • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
      • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Location

    On-site
    1 Central Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please create an account at serve.neaq.org, then click "Submit an Application" to apply!

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