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Junior Educator in Training (JET)

Looking for a way to gain hands-on education experience? Look no further! Mote is launching its very own Junior Educator in Training (JET) program. High school students will have the opportunity to work alongside Mote’s education team leading our interactive, marine-based science camp!

Junior Educator’s will be responsible for assisting Mote educators during classroom programs, water activities, field experiences, and during aquarium visits and providing a fun, safe and inclusive environment for Mote campers.

Mote’s JET Program will help Junior Educators:

Improve communication skills
Exhibit creativity
Strengthen teamwork
Practice group facilitation
Develop problem solving skills
Strengthen leadership experience
Gain experience in a professional work setting
Gain experience in informal/experiential learning

JET Program requirements:

Must be entering grades 10 - 12 in SY 2022-23 (14 - 18 years old)
Must be able to commit to 3 weeks of camp between June 6th - August 12th
- Shifts are either 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Must have transportation to and from Mote
Must be positive, dedicated and hard working
Be able to stand or sit in Florida sun/heat/rain for lengths of time
Must be comfortable swimming, snorkeling and kayaking

Mandatory training/development dates:

Saturday, 5/21/22 - Training from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Parent/guardian must be present from 8:30 to 9:00 for orientation
Saturday, 7/16/22 - Professional Development Day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 8/10/22 - End of Summer Showcase from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m., Friday, April 15th. Interviews will take place from April 18th-29th, and selected applicants will be notified in early May.

Questions? Please contact Morgan Meyer, Education Programs Coordinator, at mmeyer@mote.org or 941-388-4441 ext. 324.

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Summer High School Volunteers

2022 SHSVP REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

We have reached our capacity for applicants, and the registration for the 2022 Summer High School Volunteer Program (SHSVP) has ended. Please check back with us in February 2023 to register for our 2023 SHSVP. If you would like to be placed on our waiting list for the 2022 program in the case of cancellations, or potential high school volunteer opportunities later in the year, please click HERE.

Mote Marine Laboratory offers a competitive high school volunteer program for those students who are interested in marine science and education. Students selected will have the opportunity to earn service hour credit required for high school graduation. The students will serve as Aquarium Guides and interpret exhibits to guests. Training will be provided.

Eligibility Requirements

The Summer High School Volunteer Program (SHSVP) is for current high school students or students who will enter high school in the following school year.
High School graduates and high school students who will graduate before July, are ineligible for the SHSVP, but may apply as a regular volunteer if they are able to serve for at least 6 months.
SHSVP volunteers must attend the on-site orientation on June 4th, 2022. The orientation is expected to begin in the morning and conclude with a tour of the aquarium in the mid-afternoon.
SHSVP volunteers must have transportation to and from Mote Marine Laboratory campus on Ken Thompson Parkway over the course of the program.
SHSVP volunteers must commit 32 service hours as an Aquarium Guide to complete the program. One, 4-hour shift per week for a period of 8 weeks is the expectation, as the program’s duration is scheduled for 8 weeks.
Volunteers will be selected based on application, interview, and availability.

For questions, contact Mote's Volunteer Coordinator at volcoordinator@mote.org.