Youth Ocean Advocates | Seattle Aquarium

Seattle Aquarium

Program overview

High school students interested in marine science, conservation, advocacy, public education, and volunteering

Eligibility

Must be enrolled in grades 9–12 in a high school, Running Start, GED, or homeschool program at time of application; must attend an informational session; Breakers reserved for experienced Currents

Key details

Organization
Seattle Aquarium
Type
Youth volunteer program
Location
Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, Seattle, WA; serves Puget Sound region
Format
remote
Eligible grades
9, 10, 11, 12
Application deadline
Interest form closes after informational sessions: March for summer session; September for school-year session
Time commitment
Initial commitment of a school year or summer; minimum eight volunteer activities (3–5 hours each); training series around 20 hours
Application status
Interest form for School Year 2026-2027 is now open

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