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Volunteers interpret marine life exhibits for aquarium visitors
VolunteerYou can make a meaningful contribution to the experience of visitors, and in your life, as a volunteer for Birch Aquarium at Scripps. As the public center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, more than 370,000 people visit Birch Aquarium at Scripps each year and engage in exhibits, public programs and special events.Our volunteers are a community of people comprised of all ages, backgrounds, and professional and student expertises. As a volunteer, you support the mission in a variety of ways, which include:
RequirementsVolunteers must be at least 16 years of age and able to commit to working a regular shift for a period of at least six months. We encourage volunteers to work one shift per week, but we are willing to work with your availability. We are open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week, and most shifts are 9:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm. Please note that all volunteer and internship positions are unpaid.How do I get started?You can fill out an application online. Or you can call us to request an information packet and application by mail. When do I start?After we receive your application, we will contact you to attend a volunteer orientation if your skills and availability match our openings. Orientations are by invitation only. The next new volunteer orientation will be in January. How quickly you will be able to start as a new volunteer depends on the openings we have and how your interests and availability match these openings.Who can I contact?Volunteer Department858/822-4934
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