Volunteer at the 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 & 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.
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
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.