Do you
want to get involved with the University of Georgia’s
Marine Extension Service program? Come join our volunteer program! Whether you enjoy being outside “in the field” or teaching hands-on interactive programs, you will find exciting ways to get involved.
| • training
sessions |
• learn about coastal ecosystems |
| • meet new
friends and colleagues |
• social
events and quarterly get-togethers |
| •
accompany and assist student groups on
boating excursions |
• quarterly
volunteer newsletter (click here) |
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Volunteer
Opportunities:
| Saturday
General Visitor Program |
Greet
visitors to the Aquarium and answer questions regarding
exhibits
Assist with the Educational Sales Shop |
Elementary
Education Programs (Pre-K through 4th grade) |
Lead
Aquarium tours
Conduct touch-tank sessions with live animals
Assist with hands-on, interactive activities |
| Elementary
Outreach Programs (Pre-K through 4th grade) |
Travel
to nearby schools with UGA MECA staff
Assist with hands-on, interactive programs to students |
| Southeast
Phytoplankton Monitoring Network (SEPMN) |
Assist
with a coastal Georgia research project
Monitor phytoplankton species in the Skidaway River
at UGA MECA |
| Invertebrate
Touch Tanks |
Feed
touch tank invertebrates on scheduled days
Maintain and clean touch tanks on scheduled days |
| Special
Events (Annual Open House, Festivals) |
Assist
with the implementation of daily activities during
special events |
Volunteers must:
• be at least 18 years old
• want to learn, share your expertise with others
and most importantly, have fun!
For more information regarding the volunteer program please
contact the Volunteer
Coordinator at (912) 598-2350, Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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