IMMERSE YOURSELF AS A WAVE VOLUNTEER
If you love and respect the underwater world and want to have fun, being a WAVE Foundation volunteer is for you. The WAVE Foundation has 350 volunteers, who we count on daily to perform many different responsibilities at the Newport Aquarium and in our community. In return for your time, you will have the voyage of a lifetime, learn about the exciting life under the sea and meet people from all over the world.
The WAVE Foundation is always looking for volunteers from all backgrounds of life. Each volunteer is a treasured addition to our WAVE family. Volunteers must be 18 years or older with the exception of our Summer Naturalists, who are teens between the ages of 14-17 years old. Each volunteer must complete an application, submit to reference checks, participate in the interview process, and complete an orientation and training program. The teens must commit to a minimum of 100 hours between May and Labor Day of the year applying.
Because we provide extensive training, we require a 6-month commitment and a minimum of 8 hours each month to be an active volunteer.
Who Can Volunteer?
Anyone! No fish experience is needed. Year-round volunteers must be 18 years or older, younger volunteers are welcome to join the Summer Naturalist Program.
Volunteer Schedules
We're flexible. We appreciate and value your time and have several volunteer options so one is bound to fit into your schedule. We need volunteers on weekdays, weekends and evenings for a range of special events.
Benefits
There are dozens of benefits to volunteering, but here are some quick highlights:
- Discounts at the gift shop, Sharkys Café , and Sweet Dreams Candy store
- Participate in social activities
- Unlimited special awards and recognition opportunities
If you have questions about our volunteer program, please email volunteer@newportaquarium.com or call Volunteer Services at 859.815.1441. To learn more about the WAVE Foundation and all the volunteer opportunities, go to our website at: www.wavefoundation.org
DOWNLOAD VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (PDF)
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