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Aquaculture 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:
    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.

    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, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida, US
    420 Seaway Drive

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