OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Program overview
High school students interested in marine life, animal care, conservation, education, volunteering, and leadership; specific grade ranges vary by program.
Eligibility
Job shadow: grades 9-12. ATA: grades 7-10, must attend parent meeting and complete application. College internships: college students. NCYAIO internships: see website for qualifications.
Key details
- Organization
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
- Type
- Multiple: Internships, Job Shadowing, Aquarium Teen Ambassador, Volunteer Programs, Special Events
- Location
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Pine Knoll Shores, NC
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Application deadline
- College summer internships: early March; NCYAIO internships: mid-January; ATA application at Sept. 7 parent meeting (year not stated); generally submit at least six weeks before preferred volunteer date.
- Cost
- No fee for Aquarium Teen Ambassador (ATA); costs for other programs not stated.
- Time commitment
- Varies by program: job shadow 8 hours; ATA meets two Saturdays a month October-May; internships and volunteer opportunities vary.
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.