Arthropod Zoo
Volunteers learn care and husbandry of living arthropods, and learn and apply preservation and labeling techniques.
Time commitment: two-hour shifts 4–6 times per month (Monday–Sunday)
Training/Experience: Experience with living and/or dead arthropods preferred. Basic computer skills useful. The Museum will train volunteers on Arthropod Zoo protocol.

Aquatics Animal Care
Volunteers assist with daily care and maintenance of marine and freshwater fish and invertebrates.
Time commitment: 2–3-hour shifts 3–4 times per month (Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm). Prefer someone who can commit to a regular volunteer schedule.
Training/Experience: Experience with marine and freshwater fish and invertebrates preferred. On-the-job training provided to supplement volunteer’s experience.

General Animal Care
Volunteers assist with daily care and maintenance of native (and some exotic) small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
Time commitment: 2–3-hour shifts 3–4 times per month per month (Monday–Thursday, 9 am–3 pm; Friday 9 am–5 pm)
Training/Experience: Training provided in proper handling techniques. Experience with animal care and willingness to work with ALL animals preferred. Confidence in handling snakes helpful.

Reptile & Amphibian Animal Care
Volunteers assist with daily care and maintenance of native (and some exotic) reptiles and amphibians.
Time commitment: 2–3-hour shifts 3–4 times per month per month (Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm). Prefer someone who can commit to a regular schedule.
Training/Experience: The Museum will train all volunteers in proper handling techniques. Experience with reptiles and amphibians preferred. Knowledge of appropriate husbandry techniques helpful. Confidence in handling snakes helpful.

Volunteer Application Form

For more information, contact Tullie Johnson, volunteer coordinator, at 919.733.7450, ext. 605.