Available Volunteer Opportunities

Available Positions For Summer 2012

Want to educate in the Galleries?

Gallery Educators: 

This very hands-on and interactive public education position takes place throughout the entire Aquarium: from the Arctic to the Amazon! If you are a passionate communicator, are driven to share all those quirky and amazing things about animals and ecosystems, and you are committed to conservation messaging then we want you!   Gallery Educators utilize an amazing array of interactive props and educational tools, touch pools, and eventually live animals, insects and dissections to educate the public about the wonders of this planet.

Mondays:            11:00 – 3:00
Tuesdays:          11:00 – 3:00
Wednesdays:     11:00 - 3:00
Friday:                  11:00 – 3:00
Saturdays:           11:00 – 3:00 (Youth Only)
Sundays:             11:00 – 3:00  (Youth Only)

Youth or Adults
Friendly, Committed, Engaging, Public Speaking Skills and Approachable

Penguins Educators:  *New role!

This very hands-on and interactive public education position takes place at the new Penguin Point. If you are a passionate communicator who is driven to share information and the conservation message behind these amazing animals, you should join us. Please note that this will be an outdoors position.

AM Shft
Monday to Sunday 10:00am – 2:00pm 

PM Shift
Monday to Sunday 1:30pm – 6:00pm

Youth or Adults
Friendly, Committed, Engaging, Public Speaking Skills and Approachable

AquaKidz:

AquaKidz Educators bridge the gap between young minds and marine science through creative interaction. These interactions involve drawing, face-painting, making crafts, and story time. For those who are more prone to perform you may also choose activities in the performance art field such as puppet shows, sing-alongs, and scripted works in the galleries.  Bring your enthusiasm!

AM Shift
Monday to Sunday  9:45am – 2:00pm

PM Shift
Monday to Sunday 12:45pm – 5:00pm

Saturday and Sunday positions are Youth only.
Adult positions throughout the week.
Comfortable with Kids, Crafts and Face painting, being Silly is an asset!

Want to help guests and offer customer service?

Visitor Experience: 

This visitor support role takes place throughout the entire Aquarium.  Knowledge about the aquarium, our animals, and Stanley Park is a must (training is provided).  This role requires the volunteer to actively engage and draw in visitors. Visitor experience volunteers greet guests, help those who are lost, and assist in any way to make their experience at our facility the best it can be! Apply your bright personality to our VE team!

Mondays:     2:00 – 6:00
Tuesdays:   2:00 – 6:00
Thursdays:  2:00 – 6:00
Saturdays:   2:00 – 6:00
Sundays:     2:00 – 6:00

Adults only
Customer Service, Friendly, Engaging.

Volunteer Info Desk: 

These volunteers engage and support our visitors by answering basic questions at the Info Desk in our lobby. Info Desk volunteers are an important part of the visitor experience team as their presence is constant and easy to find for questions and directions. Apply your bright personality to our VE team!

Mondays:     2:00 – 6:00
Tuesdays:    2:00 – 6:00
Thursdays:   2:00 – 6:00

Adults only
Customer Service, Friendly, Engaging.

Volunteer Evaluator

Volunteer evaluators play a key role in collecting visitor feedback and evaluating overall visitor experience, marketing, promotions and shows, which in turn will be used to implement new VE initiatives.
Key duties will include delivering surveys, completing observational surveys and entering data. Volunteer will also be required to fulfill basic gallery customer service duties such as provide information about the Aquarium and our animals to inquiring visitors.

Monday to Sunday – Flexible shift time. Shifts can be between 11:00 AM and closing time 5:00 PM (or 7:00 PM starting June 23)

Adults only
Customer Service, Friendly, Engaging.

If you are a high school student, consider applying through our Work Experience program. If you are a university student or recent graduate, check our Internships page for additional opportunities.

Sign Up For a Reminder Email

We will be recruiting again in August for the Fall and may have more diverse programs available then. To sign up for a “reminder” message when recruitment opens again, please email volunteer@vanaqua.org with “Remind me in August” in the subject line. Thank you for your patience and understanding.