A Look at the Work New England Aquarium Volunteers Do

There are more than 700 volunteers and interns who donate their time to the New England Aquarium, dedicating around 80,000 hours each year to protect the blue planet. But what exactly do our volunteers do while they’re here?

The answer is: A little bit of everything! Volunteers work across nearly every department at the Aquarium, from Animal Care to administrative roles. Here, learn about a few jobs our volunteers do—and how you can apply to join us as a New England Aquarium volunteer.