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Volunteer

A volunteer is standing in front of an exhibit in the Amazon River gallery. Three guest are standing nearby listening to her presentation.
Two dive volunteers are in full SCUBA gear at the top of an Aquarium exhibit. One is in the water with only their head out. The other is sitting on the edge with their feet dangling in.
Great Lakes Aquarium volunteer standing behind a cart of rock samples. Two children and one adult are looking at the rock samples.

Introduce Aquarium visitors to animals and ecosystems from Lake Superior and around the world!  Share your knowledge of fish, shipping, geology, and many other topics with visitors of all ages in the exhibit galleries. Whichever volunteer opportunity you choose, you’ll have the ultimate insider experience at Great Lakes Aquarium!

Volunteer Benefits

  • Free admission anytime for the volunteer plus one guest.
  • Free parking.
  • 30% discount in the gift shop.
  • A chance to have a fun, educational, and fulfilling experience.

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Dive Volunteer

SCUBA Diver

The dive program roster is currently full.

Dive in our 26-foot deep exhibits, hand feed 6-foot sturgeon, and help keep our exhibits clean. Must be open water certified and have completed 10 open water dives, at least two of which being cold water dives.

Dive Volunteer Position Description

Questions? Please contact Jorie Strunk, Dive Safety Officer at jstrunk@glaquarium.org.

For other volunteer opportunities, please use the application under “Other Volunteer Opportunities”

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Exhibit, Lobby, and Mascot Volunteers

We are currently accepting applications for exhibit, lobby, and mascot volunteers.
Open volunteer positions and descriptions are listed below.

Questions? Please contact Hailey Ronning, Volunteer Coordinator, at hronning@glaquarium.org or (218) 740-2007.

Exhibit Interpreter
Enrich visitors’ experiences by providing hands-on activities and information about animals and exhibits around the aquarium.
Exhibit Interpreter Volunteer Position Description

Lobby Greeter
Welcome visitors as they arrive to the Aquarium and answer basic questions regarding programs, locations, and animal information.
Lobby Greeter Volunteer Position Description

Otter Mascot
The Otter Mascot volunteer performs at special events in the community and other functions as requested by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Otter Mascot Position Description

Click here to fill out a volunteer application

Larger Volunteer Group and One-time Volunteers

Looking to volunteer with a large group? Hoping to volunteer for a special event (like Scarium or Otters’ Birthday)? We’re excited to set up an opportunity for you! Contact hronning@glaquarium.org or (218) 740-2007.