VolunTEENS
Aquarium of the Pacific
Program overview
Teens ages 14–16 interested in ocean science, leadership, conservation, marine biology, and science communication.
Eligibility
Be ages 14–16; complete an online application; participate in an onsite interview; if accepted, complete mandatory online self-led training and one onsite training day; commit to regular volunteer shifts (60 hours); digital liability forms signed by parent/adult and VolunTEEN prior to first onsite shift.
Key details
- Organization
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Type
- Volunteer program
- Location
- Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Format
- remote
- Application deadline
- Summer 2026: April 15; Fall 2026: August 5
- Time commitment
- 60 hours over a 10-week session; shifts 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Spring/Fall weekends only; Summer 7 days a week; assigned one recurring day per week.
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.