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Get your feet wet at Mystic Aquarium!

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Last updated on April 3, 2009

Looking to make a Splash? How about volunteering at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration?

Nothing fishy about this opportunity, in fact you’ll have a whale of a time spending your day working at one of the nation’s top aquariums, and home to famed ocean explorer, Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the Titanic.We have many opportunities available for volunteers from being a docent, administrative help, education programs, scuba diving, and animal care.

There are so many benefits to being a volunteer at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, they include: · Being a part of a great organization that really makes a difference · Free Admission for yourself during any open hours · Continuing Education and Training · Guest passes for friends and family · Discounts on all programs and great discounts at our Café & Gift Shop.

Join us for an open house on May 5 at 6:30 PM in our aquarium for volunteer opportunities and a peek behind the scenes.

For more information head to our website www.mysticaquarium.org and click the "Get Involved" button in the top right corner.

Excellent communication skills. Enjoy working with the public. Enthusiastic and outgoing personality. Some biology background and public speaking experience helpful.

*Relay accurate, consistent, quality information about Mystic Aquarium and its collection to guests of all ages, either in groups or one-on-one.*Initiate contact with guests, providing a positive experience through being helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable.*Crowd control as needed.*Update, review and understand material in personal Docent Handbook. *Provide a positive experience through being helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable.

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This opportunity is sponsored by: Mystic Aquarium & Institute For Exploration

We need volunteers who are free at these times
Weekdays  Weekends
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
Adolescents (13-17)  Adults (55+)
Adults (26-54)  Young Adults (18-25)

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Contact Person:
Tracy Sullivan, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)
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Address:
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
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Web Site: http://www.mysticaquarium.org
Last updated on April 3, 2009


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