Volunteering at MECA

Do you want to get involved with the University of Georgia’s Marine Extension Service program? Come join our volunteer program! Whether you enjoy being outside “in the field” or teaching hands-on interactive programs, you will find exciting ways to get involved.

Volunteer Benefits:

• free admission to the Aquarium	• 20% discount in our educational sales shop
• training sessions	• social events and quarterly get-togethers
• meet new friends and colleagues	• quarterly volunteer newsletter
• accompany student groups on boating excursions

Volunteer Opportunities:.

Saturday General Visitor Program	Greet visitors to the Aquarium and answer questions regarding exhibits Assist with the Educational Sales Shop
Elementary Education Programs (Pre-K through 4th grade)	Lead Aquarium tours Conduct touch-tank sessions with live animals Assist with hands-on, interactive activities
Elementary Outreach Programs (Pre-K through 4th grade)	Travel to nearby schools with UGA MECA staff Assist with hands-on, interactive programs to students
Southeast Phytoplankton Monitoring Network (SEPMN)	Assist with a coastal Georgia research project Monitor phytoplankton species in the Skidaway River at UGA MECA
Invertebrate Touch Tanks	Feed touch tank invertebrates on scheduled days Maintain and clean touch tanks on scheduled days
Special Events (Annual Open House, Festivals)	Assist with the implementation of daily activities during special events

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To become a volunteer you:

• must be at least 18 years old
• must complete and submit an *application
• must want to learn, share your expertise with others and most importantly, have fun!

*applications can be mailed or faxed to you upon request by calling the Volunteer Coordinator at (912) 598-2350. Volunteer applications are also available in the lobby of the Aquarium.

For more information regarding the volunteer program please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (912) 598-2350, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m