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VOLUNTEER |
Whether you're looking to learn more about the Basin, meet new people, or build your resume, ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center has something for everyone. |
Become a part of ECHO’s Volunteer family
Volunteers are considered without regard to race, religion,
gender, national origin, age, color, or disability.
Your mission is to educate and delight visitors about the Ecology, Culture, History
and Opportunity for stewardship in the Lake Champlain
Basin. Volunteer opportunities are available for all interests
and abilities in either our Education or Animal Care Departments
or in the Lake Champlain Basin Program Resource Room. Contact
us today!
Would you like to have your Voice for the Lake be heard?
Are you interested in having a constructive impact on your
environment on a daily basis? If so, then join the ECHO family
and see how you can create positive change for the Lake
Champlain Basin. Our small Staff is made up of some of the most
passionate and talented folks in the industry, and our Volunteer
program is extraordinary.
Click on one of the opportunities to the right for more
information. |
Opportunities:
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Qualifications:
- Must love Lake Champlain
- Must be willing to make at least a three month
commitment
- Must be willing to volunteer for the required shifts of
your department of choice (see opportunities)
- Must meet age requirements of your department of choice
(see opportunities)
- Must be willing to attend all trainings/orientations
Benefits:
- Ongoing educational opportunities for lifelong learning
- Social and community interactions
- Resume builder
- Have a positive impact on the Lake Champlain Basin
community
Steps to volunteering at ECHO:
1. Read position descriptions and choose one that interests
you
2. Fill
out our online application
3. Interview with appropriate department
4. Sign volunteer agreement and read
training handbook (PDF)
5. Complete background check
6. Complete Volunteer training
**Note: Please allow at least two weeks to complete the
volunteer process
Questions? Contact:
Amanda Van Vranken, Volunteer Coordinator
802.864.1848 ext. 116
volunteer@echovermont.org
Education
EDUCATION INTERPRETER (15 years and older)
Responsible to: Public Education Manager
 Area of Responsibility: Help the public learn about over 70
species of animals and the fascinating culture and history of
the Lake Champlain Basin in the only aquarium in Vermont!
Develop skills in working with people of all ages as you help
interpret our exhibit galleries, discovery spaces, and live
animals. Volunteers help bring the exhibits alive for the
visitors, interpret our marine invertebrates in our Champlain
Sea Tide Pool, and occasionally present live animal
demonstrations.
Length of Commitment: Three months; at least two four-hour
shifts/month
Qualifications: Volunteers must enjoy working with visitors of
all ages, be excited about learning, and have an interest in
sharing their enthusiasm with others. They must also enjoy
working with a close team of Volunteers, youth, and Staff, and
have an outgoing and cheerful demeanor. Experience in working
with children and families a plus.
INTERESTED?
Complete our online application today!
Or contact Volunteer
Coordinator Amanda Van Vranken at volunteer@echovermont.org
or call 802.864.1848 ext. 116 for more information.
Resource Room
LAKE CHAMPLAIN RESOURCE ROOM ASSISTANTS (18 years and older)
Responsible to: Lake Champlain Basin Program Resource Room Staff
Area of Responsibility: The Lake Champlain Resource Room is an
important link between the activities and exhibits within ECHO
and opportunities throughout the Basin. Operated by the
Lake
Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) in coordination
with ECHO, the Resource Room provides a Lake library, childrens'
books and activities, exhibits, and two computer kiosks.
Helping the public access stewardship opportunities on the Lake
is also an important focus of the room.
Length of Commitment: Three months; at least two shifts/month
Qualifications: Volunteers must enjoy working with visitors of
all ages, be excited about learning and have an interest in
sharing their enthusiasm with others. An interest in Lake
Champlain issues and stewardship is important as well.
Opportunities within the Resource Room include helping the
public access Lake information, helping children with hands-on
activities, filing and cataloging information, and helping the
public with basic computer use, such as the using the internet.
They must also enjoy working with a close team of Volunteers,
youth, and Staff.
INTERESTED?
Complete our online application today!
Or contact Volunteer
Coordinator Amanda Van Vranken at volunteer@echovermont.org
or call 802.864.1848 ext. 116 for more information. |
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Animal Care
ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT (16 years and older)
Responsible to: Director of Facilities and Exhibits
 Area of Responsibility: ECHO is home to over 70 species of
animals, including fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
Help is needed with the day-to-day care, feeding, and maintenance
of the animals and their enclosures. Volunteers in this position
also interact with the public while doing daily animal feedings.
Length of Commitment: Three months; 1 four hour shift/week
Qualifications: Persons applying should not be afraid to
get their hands wet or dirty! This is an active job; Volunteers
should be in good physical health and be able to lift 20-40
pounds. Experience with animals and/or aquariums preferred, but
not necessary. You will receive in-depth training before working
independently feeding, weighing, and caring for animals and
their habitats.
INTERESTED?
Complete our online application today!
Or contact Volunteer
Coordinator Amanda Van Vranken at volunteer@echovermont.org
or call 802.864.1848 ext. 116 for more information.
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