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Flexible Schedule
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Quincy, MA 02169
HIGHEST NEED: Weekday Availability. Volunteers are required to be able to commit to a fixed schedule of the same, consistent day each week for no less than six months. Summary: Our rescuers rehabilitate endangered sea turtles. In the past decade alone, our rescuers have treated and released hundreds of Kemp’s ridley sea turtles as well as many green and loggerhead sea turtles. These numbers are especially significant considering the Kemp’s ridley is the most endangered sea turtle in the world. Each fall, staff and volunteer walkers from the Massachusetts Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary comb dozens of miles of beach trying to find stranded sea turtles. The turtles are transported to the rescuers and veterinarians at the New England Aquarium with extreme hypothermia, severe dehydration, pneumonia, and often shell or bone fractures. While 2014 was a record-smashing year when 733 turtles were treated at the Animal Care Center in Quincy, on average we treat about 300 turtles each year. Their treatment can last between two and eight months, sometimes longer. Most of the sea turtles that arrive alive at the Aquarium recover and are released back into the ocean. Responsibilities: A significant amount of cleaning is required in order to maintain the hospital environment. Additional responsibilities include following standard quarantine protocols, food prep, feeding, restraining animals for treatments and injections, monitoring behavior and health of animals, maintaining records including water quality, daily food intake, swim charts and treatment sheets. Qualifications: Previous (large) animal handling experience is recommended. Must be in good physical condition and able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to perform significant cleaning tasks daily. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be at least 18 years of age. This position is not located in Boston and is at our Animal Care Center located along the Fore River in Quincy. Transportation to this facility is easiest by car but one can also reach the facility by public transportation. Public transportation requires taking the Redline to Quincy Center, transferring to bus, and walking about 5 minutes.
Date Posted: 2025-07-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02110
Volunteer behind the scenes at the our Aquarium Animal Care Center! Assist our Environmental Quality Lab staff in collecting and analyzing water samples, gaining valuable practical experience in analytical techniques and lab management. If you have a foundational knowledge in chemistry and biology, a willingness to learn, and are at least 18 years old, apply now and contribute to the health and well-being of our aquatic residents! To Apply: Visit serve.neaq.org and create a volunteer account. Once registered you can search and apply for available opportunities.
Date Posted: 2025-05-23
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02110
HIGH NEED: Friday & Saturday shifts. Time commitment: One half day (9am- 1:30 pm or 1pm-5/6pm) onsite and approximately two hours of remote virtual training per week for a period of three months. Summary: Conservation Education Volunteers represent the New England Aquarium by interacting with guests of all ages and backgrounds. They proactively engage guests throughout the Aquarium, uphold proper safety protocols, and share animal/exhibit knowledge at different stations throughout the New England Aquarium. Responsibilities: Connect guests with the New England Aquarium’s mission by answering questions and initiating conversations throughout the main building gallery spaces. Engage with guests by sharing fun biofacts and cart activities throughout the main building. Help maintain the safety of animals and guests at Interactive Exhibits while providing educational opportunities for guests. Assist staff with additional interpretive opportunities. Ensure all Aquarium policies and procedures are followed (i.e., wearing masks if required, no food or drinks in the exhibit spaces, no spitting or throwing items into exhibits, etc.) Training is required and available free of charge to volunteers. It covers topics such as customer service, information interpretation, animal knowledge, and station-specific responsibilities and expectations. Volunteers will have access to virtual trainings and resources to complete and look over on their own time in addition to in-person mentoring onsite to learn more about NEAq and its inhabitants. Qualifications: Enthusiasm and interest in meeting and working with a high volume of Aquarium guests weekly. Comfort working independently and as part of a team. Comfort working with guests and staff of diverse abilities, ages, and backgrounds. Willingness to learn about Aquarium exhibits, marine science, and messaging around ocean conservation. Ability to communicate effectively in noisy and crowded conditions. Must be comfortable moving up and down stairs or taking an elevator to multiple building levels throughout the day. Successful Volunteers will be on their feet for most of their shift. There will be stools available upon request. Additional accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Must be at least 16 years old. To Apply: Visit serve.neaq.org and create a volunteer account. Once registered you can search and apply for available opportunities.
Date Posted: 2025-07-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Quincy, MA 02169
HIGHEST NEED: Weekday Availability. Volunteers are required to be able to commit to a fixed schedule of the same, consistent day each week for no less than six months. We are currently recruiting for volunteers for our Quincy Animal Care Center which handles exhibit animal quarantine. Positions are available for any day of the week, Sunday-Saturday. Volunteers commit to one consistent day per week for a period of six months, the application can be found here: http://www.neaq.org/get_involved/volunteering_and_internships/volunteering/volunteer_application.php The Aquarist Volunteer position will assist staff with basic husbandry responsibilities of the New England Aquarium’s offsite holding facility in Quincy, MA, which cares for animals being quarantined and/or awaiting exhibit display. From sharks to corals to endangered shorebirds, working at the NEAq’s Animal Care Center presents an opportunity to care for a very diverse group of species, both small and large systems. Responsibilities: Daily care, maintenance, and appearance of the facility, plus a significant amount of cleaning to maintain the quarantine environment. Additional responsibilities include food preparation and surface feedings, cleaning filters, maintaining records, organizing dry storage, assisting with the transport of animals, and providing support to divers. Special projects as needed, such as online research or local salt marsh collecting. Qualifications: Strong interest in biology and marine science, previous experience with animals preferred. This position requires physical labor, must be able to lift 40 lbs and be at least 18 years old. Applicant must be able to work independently and as a team; the ability to take and carry out multiple instructions in a timely manner; be comfortable working with live foods such as crickets and black worms, as well as handling deceased animals. Scuba certification helpful. To Apply: Visit serve.neaq.org and create a volunteer account. Once registered you can search and apply for available opportunities. This position is not located in Boston and is at our Animal Care Center located along the Fore River in Quincy. Transportation to this facility is easiest by car but one can also reach the facility by public transportation. Public transportation requires taking the Redline to Quincy Center, transferring to bus, and walking about 5 minutes.
Date Posted: 2025-07-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Quincy, MA 02169
Sea Turtle Emergency Response Volunteer *Accepting applications with weekday availability for the 2025 season* Schedule: Attend 1 half day training and commit to a minimum of 3 full day (8:30am-3:30pm) shifts, over the course of the season, starting January 2025 through April 2025. Volunteers will sign up for shifts based on availability. Required Commitment & Onboarding: Due to the unique nature of this position, successful candidates will be asked to complete the following steps: Successfully pass a screening process and interview with Volunteer Programs and Internships Attend an orientation with Volunteer Programs & Internships. This session will be via video conference. Successfully complete a single in person, half-day training (9 am-12 pm) on one of the following days: August 27, 2024 August 28, 2024 August 29, 2024 Successful candidates must only attend ONE of these days Participate in on-going virtual training modules through December 2024 to prepare for the season Register for and attend 3 shifts during the 2024-2025 Cold Stunning Season between mid-January and mid-April 2024 Responsibilities: A significant amount of cleaning is required in order to maintain the hospital environment. Volunteers are responsible for cleaning floors, surfaces, equipment, laundry, etc. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparing animal diets feeding restraining animals for treatments and injections Qualifications: Previous animal handling, medical, emergency response experience is preferred. (Please note these experiences in your volunteer profile). Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to perform significant cleaning tasks daily Must be able to work independently and as part of a team Must be at least 18 years of age Summary: Our rescuers rehabilitate endangered sea turtles. In the past decade alone, our rescuers have treated and released hundreds of Kemp’s ridley sea turtles as well as many green and loggerhead sea turtles. These numbers are especially significant considering the Kemp’s ridley is the most endangered sea turtle in the world. Each fall, staff and volunteer walkers from the Massachusetts Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary comb dozens of miles of beach trying to find stranded sea turtles. The turtles are transported to the rescuers and veterinarians at the New England Aquarium with extreme hypothermia, severe dehydration, pneumonia, and often shell or bone fractures. While 2014 was a record-smashing year when 733 turtles were treated at the Animal Care Center in Quincy, on average we treat about 300 turtles each year. Their treatment can last between two and eight months, sometimes longer. Most of the sea turtles that arrive alive at the Aquarium recover and are released back into the ocean. Location: This position is NOT located in Boston. It is at our Animal Care Center located along the Fore River in Quincy. Transportation to this facility is easiest by car but one can also reach the facility by public transportation. Public transportation requires taking the Redline to Quincy Center, transferring to a bus and walking for about five minutes. To Apply: Please register an account here then click " Submit an Application" in the menu bar. Already have an account? Please log in and click " Submit an Application"
Date Posted: 2025-07-15