Education Volunteer
Educate and Inspire
Join our team of engaging education volunteers! New education volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about the many species receiving world-class care at The Florida Aquarium, with the goal of effectively sharing their stories with our guests in support of our shared purpose to save marine wildlife.
Downtown Campus
The Florida Aquarium, Downtown Tampa, Ages 18+
New education volunteers will begin their onsite Aquarium volunteer program at our touch experiences, assisting guests, and helping to ensure animal safety. From there, they will learn to deliver both informal and formal discussions, provide interpretation at specific habitats and, most importantly, share their love of the natural environment with our guests.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and commit to a minimum of six months with eight hours of volunteer time per month.
Education volunteers must participate in an online training session before starting a volunteer shift at The Florida Aquarium.
Apollo Beach Campus
Education Host
Engagement Host Volunteers at the Apollo Beach Campus are essential in enriching the guest experience. Volunteers will be stationed at either Cownose Cove at the Manatee Viewing Center (MVC) or the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center (STRC) during each shift. While each shift is dedicated to one location, volunteers have the option to rotate between these two sites on a weekly basis. In these roles, you will have the opportunity to interact with guests and collaborate with team members to provide accurate information about the animals and their environment.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and commit to a minimum of one four-hour shift per week for the duration of the season, from November 1 to April 15.
Let’s Go
Start Your Volunteer Journey Here
To take the first step, fill out a volunteer interest form. We’ll add you to our notification list and alert you when opportunities arise for the roles that match your interests — from animal care to horticulture and more.
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