AQUARIUM VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
We are so grateful for our volunteers 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.
Manuals
- Aquarium Volunteer Manual: A comprehensive guide to the program, including policies & procedures and animal facts for some of the most common animals. Front Desk & Aquarist supplements are located in separate tabs of this document.
- Aquarium Educator Online Training Resources: Visit this link for all educator written resources, videos, and quizzes.
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 (July & August 2026) |
| Open Days | Open daily | Open daily |
| Hours | 10am - 4pm | 9am - 4pm |
| Educator 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 | 9:30am - 1pm 9:30am-4:30pm |
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- 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 the volunteer 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
- June 1 - September 30, student schedule is also available to accommodate summer break
- October 1 - January 31
- Occasional intermediate cycles beginning in April, August, and December
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.
