Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Are you a social person? Do you like to share your knowledge with others? If so, help educate the public about the 55+ species of animals and the fascinating culture and history of the Lake Champlain Basin in the only aquarium in Vermont! Develop skills in working with people of all ages as you help interpret our exhibit galleries, discovery spaces and live animals. Volunteers help bring the exhibits alive for the visitors, interpret our marine invertebrates in our Champlain Sea Tide Pool and occasionally present live animal demonstrations.

Volunteers must enjoy working with visitors of all ages, be excited about learning and have an interest in sharing their enthusiasm with others. They must also enjoy working with a close team of volunteers, youth and staff and have an outgoing and cheerful demeanor.

Training will be provided.

This opportunity is sponsored by: ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center At Leahy Center For Lake Champlain

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Families Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Families / Parents Adults (26-54) Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Animals Older Adults (55+) Children (5-12) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Animals Education & Technology Arts & Culture Museums & Cultural Heritage Parks & Environment We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Arts & Crafts Teaching Public Speaking Tour Guide / Docent

Contact Person: Becca Rimmel, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 864-1848, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

One College St. Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Becca Rimmel
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	6-8
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	8 Hours A Month-prefer 4 Hours A Week
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	15
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	10
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	No
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Confidentiality Statement
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on June 21, 2009