Volunteer at the food pantry, organize and assist with special events, collect and donate material goods, or help maintain the center.
In the Mammals Division, some of your responsibilities as a volunteer may include the following: Learning and assisting in food preparation – a large majority of the day is spent sorting and inspecting fish, processing fish, and washing dishes. Conducting behavioral observations, maintaining behavioral logs – records of feeding and observation sessions are maintained daily.…
Guest Experience volunteers are ambassadors to CMA, providing first impressions and enhancing the visitor experience! Volunteers in the Guest Experience department should possess a positive, outgoing personality, enjoy interacting with people, and be excited about the Aquarium’s mission. Guest Experience volunteers engage CMA guests and attend to their needs. Tasks include: greeting guests in the…
Our Culinary Team will guide the volunteer in the daily operation of our food court, assisting with cart organization, guest interaction, cash handling, and cleanliness standards. Our Culinary Team will instruct the volunteer on the basic principles of food handling, preparation, proper storage and service. The culinary manager will conduct weekly training classes, sharing culinary…
Maintaining water quality and appearance of our pools is the top priority for the CMA Dive Team. Many pools are in direct sunlight which increases algae growth. Therefore, we need to enlist committed volunteer SCUBA divers to assist with our pool cleaning challenge. Air tanks and some basic equipment are provided. Applicants to become a…
Education volunteers work two Sea Life Safari boat tours during their shift. Volunteers act as boat mates and participate in other educational activities. Duties include assisting guests from the queue line to the boat, helping passengers to embark and disembark the boat, pulling a trawl net, assisting with marine life data collection, helping with the…
Join our Environmental Operations Team and be part of our Facilities Maintenance Department! Environmental Operations oversees the custodial needs of Clearwater Marine Aquarium. As an E/O Volunteer, you will be making a huge difference for our guests and the animals by performing routine maintenance around the aquarium. Volunteer Responsibilities Include: Maintain a clean appearance to…
The CMA Rescue Team has volunteer positions available in both Stranding Administration and Stranding Rescue Response. Stranding Administrative Volunteer: Support the mission of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s and the work of the Rescue Department through attending, teaching, and developing department trainings as assigned, representing the aquarium at outreach events, and promoting stewardship of the marine…
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Volunteers ages 15 to 17 can volunteer for things like: Culinary Education Summer Camps Dive Team Guest Experience Retail Positions are seasonal (Spring, Summer and Fall)