Volunteer
OPEN HOUSE: The Volunteer Department is hosting an open house on Saturday, Sept. 25, for people interested in volunteering at the Aquarium. Drop in between 9 a.m and 11 a.m. to talk to staff and veteran volunteers, and get an overview of volunteer positions.
Make a difference!
Make a world of difference for the waterways and wildlife you love by volunteering with the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
Volunteering at the Aquarium offers hands-on, feet-wet learning experiences, along with fun social
Dive in!
The Aquarium offers certified SCUBA divers a unique and rewarding underwater experience. Volunteer divers inside the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck converse with visitors about the many animals gliding around a replica of the U-352, a famous World War II shipwreck. Volunteer divers also assist with other programs underwater, as well as help care for the animals and maintain the exhibits.
The program periodically recruits new divers - watch for the next recruitment drive.
Volunteer Dive Program Information
Volunteer Diver Application
For more information, please contact Dive Safety Officer Steve Broadhurst.
opportunities. Help visitors explore the wonders of North Carolina’s waterways. Give children unforgettable experiences at Aquarium touch tanks. Participate in special events and activities year-round. And, play a direct role in coastal conservation.
Volunteers assist in a variety of areas, from visitor education and exhibit interpretation to special events. They play key roles in the daily operation of the Aquarium and in its conservation efforts. As exhibit interpreters, they provide personalized, informal interpretation of the Aquarium’s aquatic life and habitats.
No prior experience is necessary, and anyone with an interest in North Carolina’s habitats and animals is encouraged to apply. Volunteers receive training in environmental education and animal handling. Flexible schedules are available.
Additional benefits include free Aquarium admission, discounts at the Aquarium Gift Shop and on Special Activities.
Available positions for volunteers ages 18 and older include:
Information Desk Assistant
Touch Tank Interpreter
Discovery Cart and Gallery Interpreter
Classroom Assistant
Summer Special Activities Assistant
Download the volunteer application form here!
To learn more about volunteering with the Aquarium, contact Volunteer Coordinator Chris Carlin at 252-247-4003, ext. 286.
Are you a high school student?
Does your idea for a senior project include the Aquarium? Would you like some summer experience in marine biology? Want to see what’s all in a day’s work at the Aquarium? Checkout the Junior Volunteer Program and other opportunities such as senior project mentoring and job shadowing for high school students.
