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Volunteer Program

The Alaska SeaLife Center is sponsoring a volunteer program for individuals interested in gaining an educational experience in a world-class marine facility. In keeping with the Center's mission, volunteers gain experience and assist in accomplishing our mission in the areas of research, rehabilitation, public education and conservation as they relate to the North Pacific marine ecosystem.

Areas in which volunteer opportunities are available are listed below. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain valuable experience, as you will be personally involved in the daily operations of the departments. 

ASLC has now partnered with two fantastic volunteer organizations; AmeriCorps and Volunteers For Alaska (VFA).  To get involved with our volunteer program through these organizations, please see the links below.

You may download the volunteer application and descriptions of volunteer opportunities on the link above the WOW Program description.

Unless otherwise instructed, send to:
Jenelle Gilding
PO Box 1329
Seward, AK 99664
Email: volunteer_intern@alaskasealife.org
Voice: (907) 224-6307 / Fax: (907) 224-6320

AmeriCorps Placement:

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The Alaska SeaLife Center is now hosting AmeriCorps* placements in ourAvian Husbandry, Marine Mammal Husbandry, & Laboratory Departments.  These are volunteer positions requiring 1700 service hours, equaling 11 months of service.  These exciting new positions will work closely with our Avian, Mammal, or Laboratory staff on husbandry or laboratory related activities as well as educational development and implementation.  In addition, we are now hosting AmeriCorps placements in our Education Department.  These positions require 900 service hours, equaling 6 months of service.  This is an excellent way to gain more experience in the field of husbandry or laboratory and education! 

A food stipend and other perks are supplied by the AmeriCorps for these positions.  For more information on these fantastic opportunities, please visit the AmeriCorps Website. 

Americorps Alaska

Click below for more information on current open AmeriCorps positions*:

Marine Science Educator

 

We're sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for the 11 month positions.  Please check back in summer 2009.

*Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply to the AmeriCorps positions.

 

Volunteers For Alaska:

Volunteers for Alaska (VFA) is a non-profit organization which was founded in 2004. VFA’s mission is to place capable and enthusiastic volunteers from around the world into positions around the state of Alaska. Our goal is to foster community development, environmental awareness, and ultimately an organized effort to make sure the beautiful land of Alaska is preserved in her splendor for generations to come. 

This is an excellent resource if you are interested in volunteering for ASLC but are from the lower 48 or from a foreign country.  VFA will gather all your food & other supplies you may need as well as find housing for your stay while in Alaska.  For more information, please visit the VFA website at the link below.

www.volunteersforalaska.org Volunteers for Alaska


Other volunteer opportunities offered through ASLC:

Administration:

  • Front Desk


Animal Husbandry

  • Aquarium (fish and Invertebrate)
  • Marine Mammals
  • Avian
Research
  • Harbor Seal
  • Chiswell - Steller Video Monitoring
  • Eider (sea duck)

Marine Conservation (Grants)

Veterinary Services

Exhibit Diver

           *Specific requirements apply.  Please see description included with the volunteer application below for details.

Education

  • Interpretation
  • Education



Volunteer categories:
Seasonal
Regular
W.O.W (High school program. See below for more information.)
Parent-Partner Program



Click below for a volunteer application and descriptions of our volunteer opportunities:
VolunteerApp.pdf



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Hear what our volunteers say about us:

  • "This was an awesome experience. I made many new friends and learned much more about birds and their ecosystems."
  • "I was very impressed by all the opportunities I was given to learn and participate."
  • "ASLC is a great place to get marine animal exposure and learn about the marine field."
  • "It was a wonderful experience, the people are great!"
  • "I had a fabulous time working at ASLC!"
WOW Program

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