Welcome to the Education Department’s Volunteer Page!
During the school year, Education volunteers assist staff with school programs. During breaks, volunteers help with Camp H2O. Both roles include program set-up/cleanup, greeting participants outside and interacting with children at exhibits & activities. In addition to the prerequisites listed below, volunteers must be able to work well with school-aged children ranging from Kindergarten to High School levels and have a desire to teach them about the aquatic world in a fun and interesting way!
Prerequisites for being an Education Department volunteer:
- Training - 101: Orientation
- Availability to work during daytime hours, Monday-Friday
- Ocean Voyager, Tropical Diver & Cold Water Quest gallery trainings (230,250,220 & 221)
- Attend an Education Training session (given by Education Department) that will be posted on the VIC when it is available
Make the most out of this volunteer opportunity! Here are some helpful hints:
· Visit the Education Department (next to the Volunteer Office) at the start of your shift or whenever you have questions about volunteering there!
· Be sure to check the education page of Aquarium’s public website for detailed information about school programs, camp, and programs for adults.
· The Georgia Aquarium’s school programs support state educational standards. You can view these Georgia Performance Standards online.
· For fun facts and interaction ideas, review the fact cards on the VRC’s gallery webpages and check out these Tips for Engaging Different Ages!
What do volunteers like most about assisting our education programs? See below!
“Sharing ah-ah moments with the students, engaging the students observing the fascinating and divergent behaviors of all our great animals.” Barbara, education volunteer since winter 2007
“I learn something new every time I volunteer.” Leslie, education volunteer since fall 2009
“I love working with everyone in the education department. They are always so happy to see volunteers and very appreciative of any help they receive from the volunteers.” Ellen, education volunteer since spring 2007
So, don’t forget to check this website to see the latest announcements about upcoming Education programs and volunteer training!
