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11 people are interested
Marine Mammal Education Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: New England Aquarium
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11 people are interested
Marine Mammal Education Volunteer
Required Commitment:
- Once selected:
- Attend the following one-hour in-person training class:
- September 11, 2024, 12-1pm
- Completion of at least 6 three-hour volunteer shifts by December 11, 2024
Responsibilities:
- Answer questions from the public
- Initiate conversations with visitors
- Work with fun biofacts
- Training is required and available free of charge to volunteers and includes topics such as:
- Marine mammal behavior
- Husbandry
- Basic biology
- Conservation and climate change concerns
- Visitor safety
- Public speaking skills
- Communicating effectively with different age groups.
Qualifications:
- Must have enthusiasm and interest in meeting and working with a high volume of aquarium visitors daily
- Willingness to learn about fur seals and sea lions and their exhibit
- Must be able to communicate effectively in noisy and crowded conditions
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be comfortable moving up and down stairs throughout the day
- Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds
- Our fur seal and sea lion exhibit is outdoors so volunteers must be comfortable being exposed to all weather conditions.
- Age requirement: At least 18 years old
Summary: Marine Mammal Center Educators are ambassadors, representing the New England Aquarium by engaging visitors of all ages and backgrounds in one on one conversation about our fur seals and sea lions. Don't know a lot about marine mammals 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 Visitor Educator.
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About New England Aquarium
Location:
Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1969, the New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. The Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston, with over 1.3 million visitors a year, and a major public education resource. The Aquarium is redefining what it means to be an aquarium: combining education, entertainment and action to address the most challenging problems facing the ocean. Through a wide variety of educational programs and conservation initiatives, we make a lasting impact globally. We fulfill our through our educational exhibits, research programs, and conservation projects around the world. Volunteers and interns play an integral role at the New England Aquarium, working side by side with our staff, gaining a unique set of skills, resources and contacts.
Description
The mission of the New England Aquarium is to increase understanding of aquatic life and environments, to enable people to act to conserve the world of water, and to provide leadership for the preservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources.
This mission is fulfilled through exhibits, and through education, conservation and research programs. Exhibits showcase the diversity, importance and beauty of aquatic life and habitats, and highlight critical aquatic conservation issues. Programs emphasize species, habitats, and issues critical to New England.
The New England Aquarium serves as a responsive community resource that attracts and involves the broadest possible audience; seeks a culturally diverse staff and governing board that reflect our community; adheres to the highest standards of animal stewardship; and is committed to delivering the highest quality visitor experience in a welcoming and enjoyable manner that evokes wonder, curiosity, understanding, caring and action.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Education & Literacy,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
New England AquariumCentral WharfBoston, MA 02110
(42.35925 ,-71.04915 )
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 6 3-hour shifts over 3 months