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Marine Mammal Education Volunteer
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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 sea lions. Volunteers in this role utilize our provided training materials and animal artifacts to answer questions, provide fun facts, and support our Marine Mammal Center presentations.
Required Commitment & Onboarding:
After passing a screening process and interview with the Office of Volunteer Programs and Internships:
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Attend one in-person training class (9:30am-11am):
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April 24, 2025
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April 26, 2025
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Complete at least 6 three-hour volunteer shifts within 3 months of the training date
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Shifts occur daily from 10:30am to 1:30pm or from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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Responsibilities:
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Answer questions from the public
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Initiate conversations with visitors
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Work with fun biofacts
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Training is required and available free of charge to volunteers and includes topics such as:
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Marine mammal behavior
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Husbandry
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Basic biology
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Conservation and climate change concerns
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Visitor safety
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Public speaking skills
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Communicating effectively with different age groups. \
Qualifications:
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Enthusiasm and interest in meeting and working with a high volume of aquarium visitors
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Willingness to learn about sea lions and their exhibit
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Able to communicate effectively in noisy and crowded conditions
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Able to stand for long periods of time
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Comfortable moving up and down stairs throughout the day
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Able to lift and carry 25 pounds
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The Marine Mammal Center is outdoors so volunteers must be comfortable being exposed to all weather conditions.
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At least 18 years old
To Apply:
Please register an account or log in, then click "Submit an Application" in the menu bar. Select either “Volunteer Programs” or “live blue™ Service Corps Skills” as your program of interest, and list Marine Mammal Educator as your first-choice position.
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