Save The Bay

AQUARIUM VOLUNTEER & INTERN RESOURCES

We are so grateful for our volunteers and interns who help us to welcome visitors, educate guests, and care for the animals at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium. We couldn't do it without you! This page contains a variety of resources for current volunteers and interns. Email aquariumschedule@savebay.org with any questions.

Docent Guides

Volunteer Educator Docent Guide: a comprehensive guide to the program, including policies & procedures, education tips, and animal facts
Front Desk Volunteer Supplement
Aquarist Volunteer Supplement

Aquarium Education Online Training: Our online training quizzes are listed below. Volunteers in their first cycle are responsible for 1-4, and interns and repeat volunteers are responsible for additional trainings. Check with us if you are not sure if a training applies to you!

Other Resources

Birthday Party Ambassador: opportunity for Volunteer Educators to host birthday parties at the Aquarium; email aquariumschedule@savebay.org for more information

Scheduling

View your current schedule
Download the Causer App to easily see your schedule on your phone
Hours

Time of Year	Winter	Summer (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
Open Days	Open daily	Open daily
Hours	10am - 4pm	9am - 4pm
Educator (volunteer & intern) and Front Desk Shift Times	9:30am-1pm 12:45pm-4:30pm 9:30am-4:30pm	8:30am-12:30pm 12:15pm-4:30pm 8:30am-4:30pm
Aquarist Shift Times	Volunteer: 9:30am - 1pm Intern: 9:30am-4:30pm (also available for experienced volunteers)

Looking to sign up for a make-up or extra shift? Email aquariumschedule@savebay.org with your availability (date(s), AM/PM/full-day) and we will register you. We appreciate your help!

Notification for Absences (Callout Procedure)

See page 8 of the docent manual for a full callout policy.
Basics: Send an email to aquariumschedule@savebay.org and if calling out less than 48 hours in advance, send a text to the aquarium managers.

Volunteer Cycles

February 1 - May 31
April 1 - July 31
June 1 - September 30, student schedule is also available to accommodate summer break
August 1 - November 30
October 1 - January 31
December 1 - March 31

Intern Semesters

Spring semester January-May
Summer semester May-August
Fall semester September-December

Parking: Parking is free in the garage from November-April. Paid parking runs May 1-October 31 and will be enforced in the large lot/garage next to the aquarium. When you enter the lot, take a ticket from the kiosk and park. Before you leave for the day, see the manager on duty to have your ticket stamped. When you leave the lot, give the stamped ticket to the person in the booth and you will be all set. Validation can only be used when you are working at the aquarium, not when you are just visiting the area. We cannot extend this to our public visitors or personal guests.