JUNIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

2011 Junior Program is FULL – New Applications will be accepted in the Spring of 2012

Clearwater Marine Aquarium does accept Juniors each year during the summer months. Applications are accepted in the spring each year. Please monitor this page for any updates on the application process.

Junior volunteers must be 15 years of age thru 18 years of age, no exceptions.

*Effective immediately:

All Divers must be CPR/AED Certified and show proof of certification

Junior volunteers participate in the following areas:

• Education Summer Camp Volunteers will be assisting camp instructors both in the classroom and out on the boat (duties include but are not limited to supervising children, taking camp groups on bathroom breaks, supervision of campers during lunch and out in the water while snorkeling).
  
  

  Please Note: If accepted into the Education Department Juniors will be required to submit to a background check at a government office. Once your appointment is scheduled for background check/finger printing you MUST keep your scheduled appointment. Failure to do so will result in removal from the Jr. Program. Final acceptance is subject to the results of the background check.



• Hospitality Volunteers will be assisting the Hospitality staff. Duties include but are not limited to mingling with guests at all of the exhibits, answer questions and assisting in the theater. Volunteers in this department should be very social and comfortable talking to numerous people daily.


• Guest Services Volunteers will be assisting the Front Desk/ Guest Services staff. Duties include but are not limited to helping guests purchase tickets, tours, etc, using a Point Of Sale system, making change, and answering phones. Volunteers must have prior retail experience to volunteer in this position (example cashier in a local grocery store).


• Membership Desk Volunteers will provide membership, adoption and donation information to guests. They will provide guests with CMA presentation schedule information, area tourist maps and assist guests all of their informational needs. Volunteers at the membership desk will answer the telephone when the front desk cannot. Most calls are for directions or more information regarding CMA and our programs.