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4 people are interested
Aquarium Volunteer Orientation
ORGANIZATION: Save The Bay
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4 people are interested
Do you love aquariums and enjoy working with kids and families? Then come volunteer at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center & Aquarium! Our Aquarium is home to Dogfish Sharks, Octopus, Skates, and more. As a volunteer you will welcome visitors, help them interact with our hands-on exhibits, and teach them about the amazing animals that live in Narragansett Bay. Please read the information below, and then hit Respond to sign up for one of our upcoming orientations!
WHEN: Aquarium volunteer 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Commit to volunteering at least once a month
- Must be friendly, outgoing, reliable, and ready to learn!
- Must be 16+. Volunteer applicants who are 18+ will undergo a background check.
TRAINING:
- STEP ONE: Sign up here for a one-hour orientation.
- STEP TWO: Attend orientation. Aquarium staff will introduce the applicant to all aquarium stations and go over the volunteer role. The applicant will receive volunteer training materials and fill out a waiver and background check form. NOTE: Volunteers who are under 18 do not need to undergo a background check, but they must have their waiver signed by a parent.
- STEP THREE: Complete a "shadow shift" - observe a trained volunteer for a full shift.
- STEP FOUR: If the applicant is a good fit for the program, they can join the team! They will be added to our email list and asked to sign up for shifts according to their schedule.
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR VOLUNTEERS:
- Free Save The Bay t-shirt to wear during Aquarium shifts
- Free admission for two to Newport Mansions
- 25% off admission to Mystic Aquarium
- Experience in environmental education, marine biology and visitor outreach.
PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity is not appropriate for short term or court-ordered community service.
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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
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WHERE
175 Memorial BlvdNewport, RI 02840
DATE POSTED
January 31, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Animal Care / Handling
- Public Speaking
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 Hour