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More than
300 volunteers help make The Florida Aquarium a comfortable home for
fish, birds, plants and many other wild and exotic creatures.
Volunteers are always needed, and it is the most rewarding experience
imaginable.
You get to
spend time in the one of the finest aquariums anywhere. You get
to participate in the care and handling of exotic animals. You
can become a participant in shows and presentations. You can
make the difference for visitors from around the world!
For
Students, you can get credit for community service hours while having
fun! Students from age 16 and up can become volunteers. If
you are interested in or studying marine sciences, what you learn at
the Florida Aquarium can almost guarantee straight A's, plus give you
a valuable resume of real world experience.
Do you
enjoy helping animals or people? Then the Florida Aquarium has
the right opportunities for you!
Our volunteers can be found diving in Aquarium tanks, conducting
animal presentations, staffing our information desk, and working
behind-the-scenes in husbandry operations, marketing, visitor programs
and guiding visitors through our exhibits making a trip to the Florida
Aquarium exciting and fun! Whether you are a professional, a
homemaker, retired or work full-time, a teacher or a student, the
Aquarium needs your skills and talents.
And as an
Aquarium Volunteer there are many unmatched benefits as a reward for
your contribution:
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FREE
PARKING
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HUGE
DISCOUNT IN CAFE RAY
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ACCESS
TO AQUARIUM LIBRARY
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SERVICE
PINS AND RECOGNITION
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HUGE
DISCOUNT IN AQUARIUM GIFT SHOP
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FREE
TICKETS TO MOTE MARINE LABORATORY
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MEMBERSHIPS (AFTER 30 HOURS)
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FREE ADMISSION & DISCOUNTS TO FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS
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HUGE
DISCOUNT ON IN-HOUSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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VOLUNTEER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, DIVE TRIPS & MORE
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AND YOU
GET TO WEAR COOL SHIRTS!
Don't want
to come alone? Volunteer with a friend or family member.
It's a great way to spend quality time with a spouse, teenager, family
member, or special friend! Individuals with disabilities are
always welcome.
Know anyone that wants to be an Aquarium volunteer? If you know anyone, please have them
contact volunteer services at (813 273-4121 or email
cmelton@flaquarium.org. They may also
visit the Aquarium website
http://www.flaquarium.org/ for more
info and to download a volunteer application.
The
volunteer & volunteer education classes are scheduled every couple of
months.
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or volunteer educator should
contact volunteer services at (813 273-4121 or email
cmelton@flaquarium.org for new
volunteers, or contact Jason Minnear
at (813) 273-4000 ext. 4227 or email
jminnear@flaquarium.org to sign up if
you're an existing volunteer.
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