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Upcoming Events:

Public SEA Programs (Saturday Explorations at the Aquarium)

The UGA Aquarium will be CLOSED
May 25-27, 2013 for Memorial Day weekend
Summer Camps begin June 3, 2013!

World Oceans Day Celebration
June 8, 2013
10:00 am - 2:00 pm | General Admission Fees

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MAREX Units:
UGA Marine Extension Service
UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium
UGA Shellfish Research Laboratory
UGA Marine Advisory Services
UGA Seafood Education & Marketing

 

Volunteering at MECA


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.

Volunteer Benefits:

• 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)
Download a Volunteer Application today!

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.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities. The Director of the UGA Equal Opportunity Office at 3 Peabody Hall, Athens, Georgia 30602 (telephone 706-542-7912) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding these non-discrimination policies.
This page was last updated on Jan. 3, 2012

The UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium
30 Ocean Science Circle
Savannah, GA 31411
Phone: (912) 598-2496 | Fax (912) 598-2302