Nonprofit
Published 2 months 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
St. Lucie County Aquarium
St. Lucie County Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida, US
420 Seaway Drive
420 Seaway Drive
