Organization Policies
What is Expected of All Volunteers:
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A registration donation of $50.00 made payable to the New York Marine Rescue Center
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A minimum commitment of two shifts of service per month (8 hours total) for six months
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Successful completion of Volunteer Orientation
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Compliance with the policies and procedures of Long Island Aquarium and the New York Marine Rescue Center
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Behave in a professional and courteous manner at all times, avoiding conversation topics that might isolate, discriminate against or make other individuals feel uncomfortable
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Proper uniform attire worn at all times while volunteering
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Must commit to a volunteer schedule but be flexible in specific volunteer assignments
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Ability to work independently and as a team under potentially stressful conditions
What is Expected of Volunteers Under 18 Years of Age:
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12-15 year olds can attend a volunteer orientation with their parent
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A parent/guardian must be present for every volunteer shift until the junior volunteer is at least 16 years old
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16 and 17 year olds will need their parent to sign a liability form prior to the orientation but will not need a chaperone to attend an orientation or be present while volunteering
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Anyone under 18 years old is not to volunteer hands on animal positions.
Volunteer Benefits:
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Free admission to Long Island Aquarium on day of shift
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A 30% discount in the café and gift shop upon completion of training
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One free meal on day of volunteer activity, with a minimum of four hours of service for the day. Additional meal restrictions apply
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A membership to the Long Island Aquarium after 50 hours of service, renewable on anniversary date for active volunteers
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Two free guest passes to the Long Island Aquarium for every six months of continuous volunteer service
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A one year membership to the New York Marine Rescue Center
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Annual recognition at event/awards ceremony
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Opportunity to participate in challenging and rewarding life experiences which offer personal enrichment
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Training materials and unlimited learning opportunities offering the ability to acquire new skills and knowledge
I fully understand that I am responsible for meeting the criterion listed above in order to remain a volunteer with the New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) and the Long Island Aquarium (LIA). I also acknowledge that I will be entitled only to the above benefits as a reward for my active volunteer status. I do not expect any monetary compensation for the services I am providing and authorize NYMRC and LIA to use, display, and/or publish any photographs/videos of myself while volunteering.
