Volunteer Opportunities
Do you love the Monterey Bay Aquarium?
Share the love by becoming one of our volunteer guides. Help visitors from around the world explore the wonders of Monterey Bay and beyond, and share our mission to inspire conservation of the oceans.
More than 900 volunteers guide visitors through our exhibits, staff our information desk, and work behind the scenes in husbandry operations, marketing, visitor programs and other areas. Whether you are a professional or a homemaker, retired or work full-time, a teacher or a student, the Aquarium needs your skills and talents.
Our Apprentice Class is a great way to get your feet wet. Come find out more at one of our two informational meetings:
- Tuesday, September 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Aquarium.
- Tuesday, September 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Aquarium.
To join our team you must be at least 18 years of age, and attend one informational meeting.
Habla Español? Parlez-vous Français? Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Nihongo o hanashimasu ka?
If you speak a second language, you can help us share the wonders of a world-class aquarium with visitors from around the world. We have a special need for volunteers who speak Spanish, French, German or Japanese.
Clerical Volunteers
Whether it's filing, data entry, assisting with memberships and mailings or filling a multitude of special needs, clerical volunteers help keep the Aquarium running around the clock.
Commitment
Anyone 18 years or older may volunteer on weekdays or weekends. Most volunteer positions ask for a commitment of one year, working one shift of four hours each week.
Many Ways to Get Involved
Volunteer Quotes
"I love interacting with the visitors and sharing information that makes them go, 'Wow'!"
-Lowell, Aquarium Guide
"...I always leave the Aquarium with a feeling of having helped someone on that day. It's great, so come on in, the water's fine!"
-Ron, Aquarium Guide
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