Volunteer
For interested individuals – Under 18 years of age please click here!
Jr. Volunteer Application period begins March 1st!
Thank you for your interest in becoming a CMA Volunteer! Our facility provides wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, release, and residence programs which depend upon individuals like you. In addition to the working hospital atmosphere, the aquarium is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to guests and the community. These efforts as well as general operating and upkeep of the facility rely on the scheduled hours and commitment of our volunteers. You will be working side by side with staff members, volunteers and interns, all dedicated to CMA’s mission.
For interested individuals – 18 years of age and up.
Departments include:
• Marine Mammals
• Sea Turtles
• Water Quality
• Guest Services
• Education
-Hospitality
-Gift Shop
• Sea Turtle Nesting (summer months)
Certified Divers over the age of 15 are needed for the Dive Team.
Getting Started
The first step to becoming a volunteer is to attend an orientation meeting. Meetings are held on Monday evenings at 7pm.
Orientation meetings are for adult & Dive Team volunteers only.
Applications must be turned in at orientation.
For Volunteer Application click here
Please enter thru the main entrance, advance reservations are requested.
2009 Orientation Meeting Schedule
-no meeting are planned for November or December please contact the volunteer department for details
2010 Orientation Meeting Schedule
January 11
February 1
March 8
April 19-UPDATED!!!
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 18
For orientation reservations or for more information please contact:
Dawn DeSantis – Volunteer Coordinator volunteerdepartment@cmaquarium.org or
727-441-1790 x230
For interested individuals – Under 18 years of age please click here!
* Juniors should not attend the monthly orientation meetings.
