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

Other Resources

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

Scheduling

Dates

April 10 - May 25

May 26 - Sept 1

Sept 2 - Nov 10

Nov 11 - Dec 31

Open Days

Open Daily

Open 5 or 6 days

Hours

10am - 4pm

9am - 4pm

10am - 4pm

Volunteer & Intern

Educator 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

9:30am - 1pm

12:45pm - 4:30pm

9:30am - 4:30pm

Aquarist Volunteer & 

Intern Shift Times

Vol: 9:30am - 1pm 

Int: 9:30am - 4:30pm 

Front Desk Shift Times

10:15am - 2:30pm

8:30am - 12:30pm

12:15pm - 4:30pm

8:30am - 4:30pm

TBD

           

  • 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.
  • Extra Help: If you are interested in coming for an extra shift, please email aquariumschedule@savebay.org with the date and AM/PM/FULL DAY. We appreciate your help!

Notification for Absences (Callout Procedure)

  • Please notify your direct supervisors of any vacation dates at least two weeks in advance by emailing aquariumschedule@savebay.org.
  • If you cannot make your volunteer shift due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, please notify us in accordance with the below guidelines:
    • More than 2 days in advance: email aquariumschedule@savebay.org
    • 48 hours – 0 hours in advance: email aquariumschedule@savebay.org AND send a group text to Felicia, Jen, and Joanna. If you cannot text, you can call Felicia Sun-Thurs and/or Jen Tues-Sat.
    • Aquarists: please also include the lead aquarist for the day
    • If you have a make-up shift in mind, please include it in your cancelation email.
  • Please add these contacts to your phone so that you can easily access them.

Volunteer Cycles

  • February 1 - May 31
  • June 1 - September 30, student schedule is also available to accommodate summer break
  • October 1 - January 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.