The Tennessee Aquarium is a private, non-profit organization and volunteers are vital to our success. Aquarium Volunteers educate our guests, care for our plants and animals, assist in our offices or volunteer behind the acrylic walls as divers. Discover the unique, educational and fun volunteer opportunities at the Tennessee Aquarium.
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Available Volunteer Opportunities
Education Volunteer
Gallery education volunteers interact with guests through cart stations and exhibit interpretation.
Guest Ambassador
Guest Ambassadors will the important role of supporting our guests by answering basic questions, giving directions, and recommending activities in a helpful and enthusiastic manner.
Husbandry
Husbandry Volunteers assist Aquarium experts with food prep, help maintain exhibits and other aspects of animal care.
Laboratory Volunteer
This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in aquatic chemistry, bacteriology, and laboratory operations within our dynamic aquarium environment.
Membership Office Volunteer
Membership Office Volunteers help the Membership and Development departments with a variety of office projects and initiatives.
Registrar Office Volunteer
Registrar Office Volunteers will help the Registrar, in the husbandry department, with scanning and saving paper animal records so they are digital in addition to their original paper format.
Volunteer LSS Operator
Volunteer LSS operators will be exposed to many of the behind-the-scenes operations that help keep the Aquarium functioning well.
Volunteer SCUBA Diver
Volunteer divers are experienced certified divers who help aquarium staff care for the exhibits.
Currently Unavailable Positions
Aquarist Assistant Volunteer
Conservation Volunteer
Horticulture Volunteer
