Our volunteer positions are great for those who want to learn about marine life and marine conservation, or want to learn about careers in marine science. Positions are posted here and in the volunteer database run by the United Way of the Greater Seacoast. Click here to see our listing.
2013 Volunteering Information Session
Interested in volunteering aboard a whale watch or at one of our touch tanks this summer? Attend our Volunteering Information Session on Tuesday, May 21, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Gov. Langdon House, 143 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH. The meeting will be held in the parlor downstairs (enter through the front door of the house). Please RSVP to info@blueoceansociety.org or (603) 431-0260.
To Apply
If you are interested in volunteering, please click below to download our volunteer information form. You can e-mail the form or mail it to the address below. See information about available opportunities below!
Tide Pool/Touch Tank Educator - Portsmouth, and (tentatively) Hampton Beach
Help with our touch tank and marine education programs this summer! Minimum commitment of 2 days per week preferred.
Our touch tank in Portsmouth is located outside at the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company dock. We are looking for educators who would like to share informaiton about marine life, and those interested in working with kids to do story time, arts & crafts, etc.
We are in the process of developing a touch tank/marine education facility in Hampton Beach. We are looking for people who love people to help with: marine education at the tank and on the beach, interpreting displays about maritime, natural and local history, answering questions about the local area, and doing children's activities.
Please fill out a volunteer application if you are interested in volunteering at either (or both) of these facilities!
Whale Watch Educator - Primarily out of Rye, NH
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping with education and children's activities aboard whale watch boats (primarily out of Rye, NH) from June through October. Trips are 4-5 hours long, and a commitment of at least 1 day/week is preferred.
Monofilament Recycling Bins
this spring and summer, we'll be placing several monofilament recycling bins at local marinas and tackle shops. We can use help with this project, both in getting the bins installed and monitoring them (removing fishing line and filling out a short data sheet) throughout the summer and fall. E-mail jen@blueoceansociety.org for details.
Volunteer Night! (no application needed, please just RSVP)
We have monthly (usually) Volunteer Nights scheduled for 2 hours on a weeknight at our office. Projects have included collating newsletters, organizing merchandise, and helping to make photo note cards (which we use as a fundraiser). No training is needed, and it's a great way to meet our scientists/educators and learn more about what we do, while hanging out with others who care about the marine environment! If you might be interested, email jen@blueoceansociety.org and we'll contact you when the next one is scheduled!
Beach Cleanups (no application needed, please just RSVP)
We have monthly beach cleanups at several beaches, and are always looking for help! Cleanup Information & Dates
Office Help
Assist with special projects in our office. Can include mailings, organizing merchandise, filing, etc.
Promotions
We're looking for someone to help promote our special events, such as beach cleanups and presentations, and work with us on program development.
Educational Programs
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we're looking for people interested in marine education & conservation to work with our educational programs, either in schools or aboard whale watches (whale watches run May-October).
Executives
Have experience in strategic planning/capacity building/fundraising? We'd like to hear your ideas!
Our volunteer positions are great for those who want to learn about marine life and marine conservation, or want to learn about careers in marine science. Positions are posted here and in the volunteer database run by the United Way of the Greater Seacoast. Click here to see our listing. 
