Aquarium Guides are ambassadors representing the New England Aquarium to our visitors. A special training course is offered to prepare volunteers with all the fun facts, information and teaching tips needed to become an Aquarium Guide.

Responsibilities:  Answer questions for the public, initiate conversations with visitors, work with fun biofacts, and live tidepool animals. Train to give microphoned public presentations.

Qualifications:  Willingness to learn about Aquarium exhibits and marine science. Must have enthusiasm and an interest in meeting and working with high volume of aquarium visitors daily. Must be 16 years old. Minimum commitment 6 months.

Special Instructions:  Successful completion of a training class required. Training classes are available free of charge to volunteers.
You must attend all training sessions in order to complete the course and begin volunteering.

All classes will be held at the New England Aquarium. The exact meeting place and any changes to class dates and times will be confirmed with accepted participants.

Winter Session (apply by December 15th, 2009): January 19th, 26th, February 2nd, 9th (all Tuesday evenings, 6pm - 9pm)

Spring Session (apply by March 24th, 2010): April 28^th, May 5^th, 12^th, 19^th (all Wednesday evenings, 6pm - 9pm)

Fall Session (apply by September 1st, 2010): October 6^th, 13^th, 20^st, 27^th (all Wednesday evenings, 6-9pm)