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85 people are interested
Volunteer At A Hands-On Aquarium in Newport!
ORGANIZATION: Save The Bay
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85 people are interested
Have you ever wanted to touch a shark or hold a sea star? Save The Bay's Exploration Center & Aquarium on Easton's Beach in Newport is seeking volunteers! Volunteers are needed to interact with guests at exhibits, talk about and handle the various small marine critters that make Narragansett Bay their home, assist with crafts and other projects and more! Come meet the staff, the critters and have some fun! Volunteers will be provided with on-the-job training to learn about the exhibits and how to interact with the visitors.
Requirements: Be friendly, outgoing, and willing to learn. Be reliable and able to help out on a consistent basis. Be able to stand up for most of a shift. Docents must be 18+ for the South County Center and 16+ for the Exploration Center. Background check required.
Exploration Center & Aquarium at Easton's Beach in Newport
Location: 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI (map)
Hours: Shifts of 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12:45-4 are available 7 days a week during the summer, and on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and public school vacations from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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About Save The Bay
Location:
100 Save the Bay Drive, Providence, RI 02905, US
Mission Statement
Save The Bay protects, restores and improves the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region, including its watershed and adjacent coastal waters, through an ecosystem-based approach to environmental action; defends the right of the public to use and enjoy the Bay and its surrounding waters; and fosters an ethic of environmental stewardship among people who live in or visit the Narragansett Bay region.
Description
Save The Bay was founded on the community's desire to protect our most precious resource - Narragansett Bay. To do that, Save The Bay has focused on the development of a committed constituency for the Bay. Children and adults throughout this region have learned the tremendous value the Bay brings to our economy, our environment and our quality of life.
In defense of Narragansett Bay and its watershed, Save The Bay has watched over the activities and programs of the government and the citizenry that degrade the environmental quality of the Bay, basin, and watershed. Save The Bay provides educational opportunities for children and adults to explore the Bay, fostering a understanding and a sense of personal responsibility for the resource.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
175 Memorial Blvd.Newport, RI 02840
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Environmental Education
- Aquarium Maintenance
- Environmental Science
- Animal Care / Handling
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training