Volunteers

Position Description:

On SCUBA, assists with the underwater maintenance of aquarium exhibits, including underwater vacuuming and scrubbing. Other duties include setup and break-down of vacuum pumps, preparing food, performing broadcast feedings, and assisting with in-water seven gill shark target feeding.

Qualifications:

Must be a certified SCUBA diver with a minimum of 10 logged dives and experience with cold water diving. Must also have a current dive physical, be first aid, CPR and AED certified, and possess necessary dive equipment (booties, gloves, and mask). Bay.org volunteers ages 18+ are required to pass a background check (fee required).

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old, able to lift at least 50 pounds, and in good physical condition. Must be comfortable underwater and around various aquarium animals, including rays and sharks. Must also pass in-water and written dive tests.

Commitment:

Must be able to work one eight-hour shift per week for a minimum of six months and commit to an initial training period of two months.

We currently have no availible openings for Animal Care but open availability in Education and Dive. Please check back later or email [email protected] to join the waitlist.

Position Description:

Assist Animal Care staff with the maintenance of both aquatic and terrestrial exhibit animals. Duties include cleaning, health care, animal enrichment, food preparation, feeding, and record-keeping.

Qualifications:

Previous animal handling experience desirable but not mandatory. Bay.org volunteers ages 18+ are required to pass a background check (fee required).

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to work with minimum supervision and be comfortable handling various animals including reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and fish. Must be able to bend and lift up to 25 pounds, walk up and down stairs and ladders, and be tolerant of a wet work environment.

Commitment:

Must be able to work one eight-hour shift per week for a minimum of six months and commit to an initial training period of two months.

Are you passionate about protecting our San Francisco Bay? Would you like a chance to interact with the public and engage visitors in marine science? Become a docent and make a difference in bay conservation!

Position Description:

Docents are volunteers that engage with guests by sharing knowledge of our local marine animals and habitats here in the San Francisco Bay to actively promote the conservation mission of Bayecotarium.org.

Receive docent training and continuing education experiences in a team setting with a strong sense of community and mutual support within the Education team. Learn about our bay ecosystem, practice public speaking, work with people and animals, and best of all, get behind-the-scenes access to The Aquarium of the Bay! Opportunities to join regular shifts are available most days of the week.

Qualifications:

All levels of experience or inexperience are welcome to apply! Must be 16+ years old. Bay.org volunteers ages 18+ are required to pass a background check (fee required).

Commitment:

Docents are required to attend orientation and training and commit to at least 8-hours a month (recommended in 4-hour sessions) for at least 6-months.