Seacoast Science Center
| Our mission | To spark curiosity, enhance understanding, and inspire conservation of our Blue Planet. |
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Administrative AssistanceIs behind-the-scenes your thing? When you help us with tasks like mailings, data entry, and preparing training and teaching resources, you are helping us expand our reach.Group Volunteer OpportunitiesGroups seeking volunteer opportunities require a minimum of two-week’s advance notice. Youths must be accompanied by an adult who is willing to supervise and work alongside them.Exhibit GuideFeel the pride when you help a visitor have an “ah-ha” moment as he or she learns something new about the amazing creatures in our tanks or how their daily life is connected to the ocean. History-lovers, share the social history of Odiorne with our guests.Special ProjectsThere are many special projects that occur throughout the year, driven by a volunteer’s interest, knowledge, and skill. Volunteers garden, work on trail maintenance, sew, construct things, paint, and more. We’d love to talk to you about how your special talents can help move the Center forward.Biology and Environmental Volunteer Opportunities for School CreditFor those seeking a biology or environmental volunteer opportunity to fulfill hours for school credit, please plan ahead. You must attend one of our monthly New Volunteer Classes before you will be allowed to begin volunteering.Special EventsEnjoy a great sense of pride when you are part of one of our successful events. Whether you like being on the front line at a high-energy event, like our Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals, Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea Concert Series, or BioBlitz, or prefer to help plan, set-up, or break-down, join our crew—we need you!Community Service VolunteersFor those seeking a short-term volunteer opportunity to fulfill a community service, non-educational requirement, we require a minimum of two weeks prior notice.Counselor-in-Training Program (CIT)Our CIT program is a unique volunteer opportunity for Seacoast Science Center member teens (13-17) to acquire leadership and informal teaching skills while learning about the marine environment in a camp setting. CIT’s assist our camp counselors to provide a safe, fun, and meaningful educational experience for our campers. Prospective CIT’s are interviewed to ensure that the program is a good fit and they are required to participate in training.Environmental EducatorShare your passion for the natural environment and help us create a community of ocean stewards. Environmental educators assist with programs for tots, school groups, and families throughout the year, and are mentored before leading programs on their own. |
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| About us | The Seacoast Science Center is a non-profit marine science education organization located within Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, New Hampshire. Our live animal exhibits feature the amazing creatures that live in the rapidly changing Gulf of Maine ecosystem. Our engaging programs make learning about the ocean fun for everyone, from pre-K to senior rediscovery. Our hands-on science exhibits motivate families to become caretakers of our Blue Planet. We operate the Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue program, responding to marine mammals along the coast of New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. |
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