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1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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Realize the good you can do by simply giving your time. You can be a part of something meaningful and help support one of the world's most important marine research organizations by becoming a Volunteer at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
Mote’s volunteer corps is over 1,000 strong and offers the opportunity to get involved with peers who share your love of the sea and its creatures. Take a look at our current volunteer opportunities below.
Aquarium Guides engage guests throughout Mote Aquarium, interpreting exhibits, facilitating touch pool opportunities, teaching about marine life, conservation, and Mote research.
Requirements:
SARASOTA VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Please visit our High School Volunteer Program page for more information.
Volunteer Divers assist with the maintenance of our largest exhibits through cleaning and animal observations while being in the water. As a bonus, Volunteer Divers in good standing also have opportunities to directly interact with guests during special event dives.
Requirements for eligibility:
If you are interested in becoming an Aquarium Diver please attend an upcoming informational meeting, held periodically.
Our next Diver Recruitment Event is taking place on Tuesday February 7, 2023. Visit mote.org/events for more information and to RSVP. If this date has passed, follow us on social media or check back here on occasion for updates.
Occasionally, we have additional volunteer opportunities. Most require that interested individuals be a current Mote volunteer with at least 6 months of service completed as an Aquarium Guide. These opportunities may also require additional background screening and training.
If you are interested in participating as a volunteer in Sea Turtle Patrol with our Sea Turtle & Conservation Research Program (STCRP), please send an email to the STCRP at turtledata@mote.org and you will be provided with more information. Keep in mind that space is limited and there is usually a substantial waiting list for positions, so volunteer opportunities are not immediately available.
As a volunteer at Mote’s Educational Outreach Center on Anna Maria City Pier, you will engage visitors by teaching about local wildlife, marine science, conservation, and Mote research!
Requirements:
ANNA MARIA CITY PIER VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Want to learn more? Join us for Mote’s Education Outreach Center Community Event!
Can’t make it to our in-person session? Join us online on Tuesday, March 7th, from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Click here to register for the webinar.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are currently three Mote facilities located in the Florida Keys. Click on each link to learn more about volunteer opportunities in the Keys!
ALL KEYS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium does not currently offer:
Have additional questions? Reach out to our Office of Volunteer Resources! The best way to get a hold of us is via email (volcoordinator@mote.org). You can also call our office at (941) 388-4441, ext. 852.