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There are a range of positions and departments available for volunteers at the Vancouver Aquarium, with varying levels of public interaction and presentation. They also vary in their weekly schedules, from daily to weekends only to mornings only.
Note: not all volunteer opportunities are available year round.
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Availability: Monday to Friday during the day
Duties: A number of offices (Marketing, Development, Killer Whale Adoption Program and Volunteer Services) work directly with volunteers to maintain databases, coordinate mail-outs and enter data.
Availability: Mornings, dates vary
Duties: Volunteer Divers assist Animal Care staff by undertaking cleaning dives in various exhibits. Specific training is provided to those who meet the requirements.
Availability: Monday to Friday during the day
Duties: Depending on the program, volunteers may set up props and live animals, tour school groups through the facility, participate in an educational puppet show or slide presentation and guide students through hands-on learning experiences.
Availability: Evenings and nights (based on bookings)
Duties: After everyone has gone home and the Aquarium has closed its doors at the end of the day, we invite volunteers to assist us for an exciting evening as the Aquarium comes alive at night. Be part of a volunteer team leading groups for the Aquarium's popular sleepover program.
Availability: Daily throughout the year
Duties: Interpret props, displays and live animals for guests. This opportunity is best suited for people who like to work with various age groups and with the public. Other interpretive volunteer activities include birthday parties, Aquanauts and the Young Biologists Club.
Availability: Daily during the summer
Duties: Be a friendly host to local and international visitors. Meet and greet guests and members, answer questions related to the Aquarium, Stanley Park and tourism in the Vancouver area, and distribute information regarding Aquarium programs and special events. Fluency in a second language is an asset.
Availability: Some weekdays and weekends, dates and times vary
Duties: Outreach programs are designed to inspire the stewardship of all aquatic habitats and to encourage the discovery of connections between animals, environments and ourselves. Some of our outreach programs include AquaVan and community events.
Availability: Evenings and weekends, some weekdays during the summer
Duties: Meet and greet guests at various AquaHost-supported functions or join an outgoing crew at special events around the Lower Mainland. Interpret exhibits and share with guests the wonders of the Aquakits.
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