Needs From: Save The Bay

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Position Description

Save The Bay is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing Counselors-In-Training for the summer of 2026. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with children, being outdoors, and being on boats during all summer weather. The Counselor-In-Training (CIT) will work side-by-side with education staff leading activities, playing games, creating crafts, and exploring the bay. The CIT position is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. You can read about the types of camps you would be working with on our website.

Responsibilities

Must commit to at least one full week of summer camp in Providence (see application for selecting camp weeks) Must commit to the full week of any week selected (cannot skip days) Assist with games, crafts and outdoor exploration Prepare and lead your own activity with each camp week Prep and cleanup of activities Be a positive role model to campers

Requirements

Required age 16-18 Strong interest in marine and environmental scienceDuring this camp, you will travel to remote locations around the Bay. Many locations require the vessel to anchor and attendees to swim or wade to shore. Great personality and fun sense of humor Strong desire to teach and learn about the Bay environment Enjoy being around children of all ages Prior attendance in Save The Bay camps/program is a plus Reliable transportation to and from Save The Bay each day Must arrive by 9:00am and picked up at 4:00 pm each day Completed waiver form by parent/guardian Age 18+ must complete Federal Background Check

To Apply

Please complete the online application. Deadline: May 31, 2026.

Volunteer Position

The CIT position is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. 

Questions?

Contact Jeff Swanlund, Camp Director, at 401-272-3540 x 132 or jswanlund@savebay.org. 

Create an account if it is your first time here!
See Youth volunteering for information on how to set up an account as a minor, or on volunteering as a family.
See our Aquarium Volunteer page for an overview of the program.

APPLY HERE!

At Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium, our front desk volunteers welcome guests; process admission, membership, and gift shop sales; and restock and organize the gift shop. Check out our volunteer manual for an overview!

Time Commitment: 1 half-day shift per week for a period of 4 months. Multiple or full-day shifts are welcome.

Role & Responsibilities

Complete all sales transactions on our card-only admission terminalPromote Save The Bay membershipsAnswer the phoneRestock and organize the gift shop and literature rack as needed throughout the dayKeep the front desk area clean/organizedEngage with guests entering/exiting the aquarium and answer any questionsEncourage people to fill out the feedback survey

Requirements

Able to engage with guests in a professional mannerWilling to learn or has experience with point of sale systemsPrompt arrival for shifts in uniform provided by Save The BayUndergo a criminal background checkAble to follow communication procedures and promptly answer inquiries via phone or email

Shift Times

Cohorts run from February-May, June-September, and October-January. We can accommodate semester length schedules for students. We occasionally offer cohorts starting in April, August, and December as staffing needs arise.Shift Times: Custom shifts are NOT available.Summer shift times: July & AugustAM 8:30am - 12:30pmPM 12:15pm - 4:30pmFULL DAY 8:30am - 4:30pm w/ lunch breakFall/Winter/Spring shift timesAM 9:30am - 1pmPM 12:45 - 4:30pmFULL DAY 9:30am - 4:30pm w/ lunch break

Application Items: APPLY HERE!