Nonprofit
Published 5 months ago
The New England Aquarium: Exploration Station Volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Boston, MA
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
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!
