The Waikiki Aquarium aims to "inspire and promote understanding, appreciation and conservation of Pacific marine life." Many wonderful people help to make this mission a reality. These special people, diverse in age, background and experience, are eager to learn more about Hawaii's marine environment and how they can preserve and protect it.
Volunteer Positions
Special Notes:
1) If you are interested, please fill out the volunteer application form. Call the Volunteer Coordinator at 440-9020 to discuss volunteer options before completing the form. Unless scheduled for the upcoming training session, we will keep completed applications on file for no more than 4 months.
2) Our next Education Department's Aquarium Interpreter volunteer training is on January 16 - February 6, 2010.
Aquarium Interpreters share natural history information on our outdoor reef exhibit, guide visitor observations and answer questions about Hawaii's marine environment. The training course covers interpretation and hospitality skills, and information on exhibit operations and various marine sciences.
This three-week training is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6:30 - 9 p.m.) and Saturday mornings (9 a.m. - noon) here at the Waikiki Aquarium. One-on-one sessions are then scheduled and trainees will receive on-the-job training. In exchange for this free training, we ask that Edge of the Reef (EOR) volunteers commit to work one two-hour shift per week for a minimum period of six months (shifts are available daily from 9 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1 - 3 p.m., or 3 - 5 p.m.).
Please print the forms and submit by regular mail or as an email attachment to volunteer@waquarium.org or fax (923-1771) or drop your forms at the Waikiki Aquarium. Please call 440-9020 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or email volunteer@waquarium.org to schedule a meeting and confirm/reserve your place in the class.
3) We are actively recruiting for our School Support Program Volunteer Docents who work with our Education staff, giving lively presentations and guiding interactive discovery tours for school youngsters grades K through 6. Docents work one morning a week (Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday) from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. throughout the school year (November - May). The dates for this five week training course will be advised. It usually held every Tuesday & Thursday evenings (7:00 - 9:30 p.m.) and Saturdays (9 a.m. - noon). Call 440-9020 to sign-up and for more information.
Volunteer Benefits
Volunteering regularly at the Aquarium brings many rewards:
- "Making a difference" to staff, visitors and marine life
- Extensive training provided by qualified staff
- Continuing education opportunities
- Formal recognition of volunteer efforts (includes annual event, certificates, letter of recommendation, holiday party, etc.)
- Friends of the Waikiki Aquarium membership privileges (includes free admission, publications, special event notices, etc.)
- Gift shop and program discounts
Take the Plunge!
at (808) 923-9741, or (808) 440-9020 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. HST (GMT -10:00) today!
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