Oregon Coast Aquarium Offers Adult Volunteer Training at Low Cost

The Oregon coast aquarium will begin classes starting September 15^th 2007 for adult volunteers wishing to partake in the Aquarium experience with visitors from all over the world.

Volunteer applications are currently being accepted at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The program is for volunteers who wish to know more about marine habitats and marine life living in the ocean waters off the Pacific Northwest while contributing to the care of the Oregon Coast Aquarium. By taking the classes volunteers will learn about the Pacific Northwest coastal environment, ecosystems and interactions with visitors who come to visit the aquarium.

In order to be considered for the volunteer program there are some straightforward requirements that applicants must meet and truly commit to; such as Saturday classes and inquisitive mind. The Oregon Coast Aquarium also asks applicants for a 1 year commitment. Volunteers are asked to commit to 1 half day shift each week. For volunteers with special needs or who will be travel long distances may volunteer for a half day shift every other week. There is a one time fee of $35.00 for class materials.

The classes will be held on five consecutive Saturdays from 9am to 4pm:

September 15, 2007

September 29^th

October 15^th

October 27^th

November 10^th

Once the training has been completed at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, volunteers will then become interpreters for the Aquarium. Volunteers will share knowledgeable information learned about marine life and coastal habitats with visitors to the Oregon Coast Aquarium for a minimum of 6 months.

After the 6 month time period volunteers can and are encouraged to apply for other positions within the aquarium such as faculty maintenance, animal care, and clerical work or other positions needing to be filled within the aquarium that might be of interest to individuals.

There are many benefits to becoming a volunteer for the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Benefits include but are not limited to:

Free Membership (only after the completion of 50 volunteer hours)

Discounts at the Oregon Coast Aquarium gift shop

Oregon Coast Aquarium Passes

Social Events

Evening Enrichment Programs and more.

For an additional fee of $40.00 volunteers may elect to use this experience for college credits. This must go through Oregon Coast Community College in Newport Oregon.

Volunteering for the Oregon Coast Aquarium will be a life changing experience and enrichment to the mind learning about the coastal environment and the critters that live in the Pacific Northwest coastline.

For more information about volunteering for the Oregon Coast Aquarium please call the coordinator of volunteer service,

Carmen Morgan at 541-867-3474 ext. 5315 or you may email Carmen.morgan@aquaruim.org

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport Oregon 97365

You also may wish to visit www.aquaruim.org to find out more information about the Oregon Coast Aquarium. There is so much to learn about our coastal waters and the life within it. You may also call the Oregon Coast Aquarium directly at 541-867-FISH.