No one plays a bigger part in achieving that mission than our valued volunteers. In fact there are entire programs that would not be possible without the support of our volunteers!

Volunteering & Internships

Become a Volunteer

At Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, our mission is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research, and exploration.

No one plays a bigger part in achieving that mission than our valued volunteers. In fact there are entire programs that would not be possible without the support of our volunteers!

Our volunteers begin their work at the aquarium with training designed to provide a complete picture of the aquarium. During these first weeks, you will learn about many of our exhibits, and gain valuable practice with public speaking and exhibit interpretation in preparation for your work here. Following training, volunteers move out to all areas of our campus, helping to further our mission of education by teaching our guests about the animals in our exhibits.

Our volunteers are students, retirees, homemakers and full-time workers. Whether you're looking for hands-on experience in an exciting field, or the satisfaction of helping others to learn about environmental awareness, becoming a volunteer is a meaningful and rewarding way to support our very extraordinary mission.

To learn more about our Volunteer program, click here!
Ready to apply? You can apply to become a volunteer by using the online Volunteer Application! Or, if you prefer, by printing and mailing this Volunteer Application (64KB PDF). Please note that the mailed application typically takes 2-4 weeks for processing.

College Internships

Through a wide variety of internships, Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration offers special opportunities to get more deeply involved in all the different aspects of what we do here. There are positions available in the research and study of marine animals and veterinary internships. Work with us behind the scenes in our marketing and public relations departments, or with graphic arts and communications technology. We also offer a fascinating opportunity for future educators.

There are several other areas of opportunity for internships as well. To learn more about our internships, click here. If you are interested in participating in one of our internships, we urge you to contact us at (860) 572-5955 ext. 108, as enrollment is limited.

Download the internship application (74.3KB).