Summer High School Volunteer Program

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. These opportunities may include but are not limited to interpreting exhibits to guests, as well as working in the lobby or gift shop. Training will be provided for all positions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Entering the 9th - 12th grade (minimum age of 15 years old)
• Complete a one day training session on May 11 from 8:00am - 3:00pm.
• Provide transportation to and from Mote for at least one 4.5 hour volunteer shift per week
• Commit a minimum of 8 weeks to the program

APPLICATION PROCESS

• 2013 Summer High School Volunteer Program Application
  
• Complete the Summer High School Volunteer Program application and mail to:
  
  SHSVP Volunteer Office
  Mote Marine Laboratory
  1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
  Sarasota, FL 34236
• Students will be selected based on their application and interview.
• Applications are DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2013.
  
• Applicants will be notified of their acceptance prior to April 30, 2013.

For questions contact Lisa Kinsella, Volunteer Coordinator, at lkinsella@mote.org