Volunteer
VolunTEENS
Our special youth program is offered three times a year. Youth between the ages of 14 and 16 are eligible to participate in a highly structured 80-hour program. Those who are selected after a competitive application process receive special instruction on many aspects of marine life and the Pacific Ocean; in turn, they share this information with guests at interactive stations in each gallery. These hours do qualify for service learning,
but the student gets so much more!
Fall and spring session VolunTEENS are on-site for 8 hours each weekend for 10 weekends. Our summer session for VolunTEENS is 2 days a week for 5 hours each day for 8 weeks. The program includes on-going training on the Aquarium, its animals and habitats, and on development of exhibit interpretation skills. VolunTEENS does not offer animal care or animal training opportunities.
Requirements:
- Have at least a 2.0 GPA
- Complete an application
- Submit a typed essay on why you should be selected for this program
- Participate in an interview process
If you are interested, download and fill out the VolunTEEN Application.
Program Start Date*: June 28
- Fall 2008 Session
- Applications Deadline: September 12
Program Start Date*: October 25 - Spring 2009 Session
- Applications Deadline: January 16
Program Start Date*: March 7
*Program start dates are subject to change
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