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The Florida Aquarium - 30 Years

Volunteer at the Aquarium

Volunteer pointing at a fish while interacting with a guest at the Florida Aquarium.
Staff-interacting-with-guests at the Florida Aquarium

Make an Impact with Your Support

Join a community of passionate advocates committed to protecting marine life and the natural world. As a volunteer, you’ll help advance our shared purpose of saving marine wildlife.

Ready to get involved? Start by completing a Volunteer Interest Form. Once submitted, you’ll be added to our notification list and contacted when opportunities arise that match your skills and interests, from animal care to horticulture and more.

GIVING BACK

Volunteer Opportunities

We offer a range of volunteer roles across various departments, as well as episodic opportunities for short-term engagement. Explore some of the available positions below.

Animal Care Volunteer cleaning at the Florida Aquarium

Animal Care & Health Volunteer

Work alongside Aquarium staff to help ensure the highest quality of care and welfare, while growing your passion for marine life and horticulture.

Dive Volunteer

Swim with sharks, rays, fish, and more while you help maintain our Aquarium habitats and help with off-site stewardship.

Education Volunteer

Share your love of the natural environment and saving marine wildlife and the places they call home. Teach guests about the many species receiving world-class care at the Aquarium.

volunteers from the Florida Aquarium volunteering for the Sea Turtle rescue team.

Environmental Stewardship & Events Volunteer

Join us for conservation-related events to improve and beautify the natural environment across Tampa Bay throughout the year. 

guest engagement volunteer directing guests in the wetlands at the florida aquarium

Guest Engagement Volunteer

Help create an inviting, educational, and unforgettable experience for Aquarium guests by supporting our touch habitat, galleries, biofact interactions, table activities, and Trail Talks.

Junior Camp Counselor Volunteer

Assist AquaCamp counselors and help teach campers as you learn about the marine environment and inspire kids to care for it.

Current Aquarium Volunteers

Already an Aquarium Volunteer? Use the link below to access your profile.

Seeking an Internship?

We offer hands-on internships that prepare college students and recent grads for careers in environmental conservation and the nonprofit aquarium field.