Join our Volunteer Family

As a non-profit institution, The Maritime Aquarium relies on the support of hundreds of dedicated volunteers. They work at Aquarium exhibits, interpreting displays, and welcoming, orienting and educating visitors. Volunteers staff the seal pool, Touch Tank, Shark & Ray Touch Pool and Ocean Beyond the Sound exhibit.

Volunteers also work behind-the-scenes, helping out in our corporate offices, organizing sleepovers and other special events.

For more information about The Maritime Aquarium volunteer program, call the Volunteer Services Department at (203) 852-0700, ext. 2225, or e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To download our brochure on volunteer opportunities, click here:  Volunteer_brochure.pdf

To download an application, click here:  Volunteer Application.pdf

The next volunteer training course will be the abbreviated summer session, which is tentatively scheduled for June 25, 26 & 27 each day from 2-6 p.m.  Attendance and participation in all of the volunteer training classes is mandatory for all prospective volunteers. The deadline for signing up for this course is June 15 . Call to make an appointment: 203-852-0700, ext. 2225.