| Our mission | The New England Aquarium is a catalyst for global change through public engagement, commitment to marine animal conservation, leadership in education, innovative scientific research, and effective advocacy for vital and vibrant oceans. |
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New England Aquarium
| Ways to help | Museum Operations and Conservation & Research VolunteerMuseum Operations and Conservation & Research Volunteers are involved in a variety of tasking including everything from designing written communications, special events, technology, database administration, and general administrative support. These positions are often more flexible regarding scheduling, which allows volunteers to work half days or shifting days each week.live blue Service Leaderlive blue Service Leaders volunteer on a more episodic basis. These individuals work within the greater live blue™ Service Initiative and the Volunteer Programs & Internships office to identify environmental and community needs that can be addressed by the program, reach out to potential partner organizations, and, after attending a series of workshops, lead their own service events with NEAq staff support.Education VolunteerEducation Volunteers serve both onsite and throughout the Greater Boston Community by teaching the general public about marine science. Volunteers answer questions from the public, aid in programs, demonstrate appropriate animal handling at our touch tanks, and assist with general administrative projects.Animal Health VolunteerAnimal Health Volunteers aid the Aquarium's Veterinarians, Vet Techs, Environmental Quality Team, Rescue Team, and Biologists in providing both preventative care and rapid response to the animals in our Central Wharf and Quincy locations. Animal Health volunteer tasking may include any of the following tasks: a lot of cleaning, diet preparation, data entry, lab work, data analysis, and administrative support.Animal Husbandry VolunteerAnimal Husbandry Volunteers work directly with our animal population. These positions generally involve a lot of cleaning and diet preparation. Volunteers must be in good physical health and able to make quick decisions. |
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| How you help | Love penguins? Passionate about educating people about the environment? Whether you’re interested in a marine-related career or just want to get your feet—and hands—wet, the Aquarium is the perfect place to volunteer. |
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| About us | The New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region. Through a variety of education and engagement opportunities for all ages—from teen internship career training to adult volunteer opportunities, inspiring outreach in schools to free ocean education programming in neighborhoods throughout the city—the Aquarium seeks to make a difference in our community. NEA also responds to calls about distressed whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea turtles. |
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