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Become a Volunteer in the Education Department at the London Aquarium

If you share a love of the natural world and would like to share your time helping visitors explore the aquarium, a voluntary placement might be for you!  Voluntary placements are currently offered by the Education Department. 
 
The Education Department provides information to the visiting public about underwater life and conservation by providing a range of daily talks, feeding displays and tours to groups.  The department is also responsible for a successful volunteer programme for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for communicating about science. In this hands-on programme, volunteers are given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and experience with the aquatic world while interacting with the public.
 
Positions are offered on both weekdays and weekends.  Volunteers do not need previous experience of working or volunteering in an aquarium.  Volunteers must be 18 years or over.  If accepted, volunteers need to commit to a minimum of one-day a week (generally 5.5 hours per day for 12 days) for 3 months.  Some reimbursement is offered for travel expenses for the placement. 
 
Recruitment Schedule
 

CVs Accepted

Start Date

1st January – 12th January 1st week of February
1st April – 12th April 1st week of May
1st July – 12th July 1st week of August
1st October – 12th October 1st week of November
 
CVs are not accepted outside of the listed dates
 
If you would like to volunteer with the Education Department, please send in a CV (resume) and covering letter, which should outline any relevant experience e.g. talks to the public, work with children and marine biology knowledge.  A Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check is required.  Please E-mail or post your CV and covering letter, including your preference for weekend or week days, to the following:
 
Voluntary Placement
Education Department
London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge Road
London, SE1 7PB
 
 
Work Experience

The Education Department does NOT offer work experience.