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Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport
Union Square
174 Union Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02741

 

Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport. We intend to be one of the most innovative and interactive institutions in Southeastern Massachusetts.

An undertaking of this nature requires enormous support, and we hope you will take a moment to consider how you might be able to help. We offer a variety of opportunities for volunteers – behind the scenes as well as working with the public. In addition, some positions require more training than others.

We will certainly require volunteer assistance with office tasks such as document copying, filing and mailings. We also anticipate a need for technical assistance to keep the information systems current. Volunteers for exhibit maintenance and animal care will be needed, as will help with setting up and breaking down for events in the Ocean Explorium.

Volunteer “Explainers” will be stationed within the Explorium to assist visitors who need more information regarding the exhibits. Explainers will be trained to identify the species on display in aquarium tanks, to assist with the interactive elements and exhibits as well as to maintain the flow of visitors through the Ocean Explorium.

We believe you will find a volunteer opportunity that suits your ability and availability. Please take a moment to complete the Volunteer Information form and send it to us, either electronically or through the mail. We look forward to hearing from you! . Fields marked with an "*" are required.

  Your Contact Information
 
Name:   *
Phone:  
Address:  
City:  
State:  
Zip:  
Cell:  
E-Mail Address:   *
     
  About You
     
Occupation:  
    Please be as specific as possible, even if retired
     
Please list other volunteer experience:  
     
Can you speak/read/write a foreign language – if so, indicate which:  
     
Do you use a computer?  
   
if Yes, do you use a PC or Mac? 
     
Computer skill level:  
 
Do you have other skills or knowledge, such as HTML, graphics, Power Point, etc., that could help the Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport?  
     
  Volunteer Information
     
Person to notify in case of emergency:   Name:
   
  Phone:
     
Please check area(s) you are interested in volunteering:  
“Back of the House” “Front of the House”
Filing / Copying Exhibit Explainer
Telephone Ticket / Gift Sales
Mailings Resource Room Aide
Computer/technical work WOW Mobile Aide
Set-up, take down for events Staff events
     
Availability:   I would like to volunteer:
 
Day(s) of the week:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday    
               
Time of Day:
Morning Afternoon Evening    
     
  Additional Information
     
Feel free to add your resume or additional information about yourself here:  
     
   

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The Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport exhibits include Science on a Sphere®, The World’s Oceans exhibit, Coastal Zone Touch Tank, Ocean Nursery and lot more.