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.

Official program page