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Volunteer Benefits
Annual Christmas Party
Annual Christmas Party
Free admission to museum and planetarium shows for volunteer and household family members.
10% discount on museum store purchases, museum classes and safaris.
A chance to meet and work with outstanding people who share a common interest.
Letters of reference for school or job applications.
Use of the museum's research library.
Ongoing educational opportunities conducted by experts in their respective fields.
Course credits through internships.
An opportunity to enhance your employer's standing in the community.
Exploration in new fields of interest and renewal of old skills.
Recognition awards, special social events and museum publications.
Satisfaction of helping others - the opportunity to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!  
Internships

High school seniors through college students interested in gaining knowledge in the field of Biology or Marine Biology are invited to inquire about internships at the VLM. We offer un-paid internships providing the opportunity for hands on experience within our Aquarium Care or Herpetology areas. Students will gain practical experience for entering the job market. For more information, email the Volunteer Department by clicking here, contact our Volunteer Office at 757-595-1900 ext 262, or print out our volunteer application and mail it in. For more information, click here.

Volunteer Application

To volunteer, please download and fill out our application:

Volunteer Application (PDF)

Junior applicants need to fill out the above application as well as:

Teacher Recommendation (PDF)
Code of Conduct Pledge (PDF)

Please fill out the above forms and mail them to:

Volunteer Coordinator

Virginia Living Museum

524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd

Newport News VA 23601

Please call 757-595-1900 ext. 262 for more information about volunteering, or email the Volunteer Department.

You must have Adobe® Acrobat® Reader installed on your system in order to use the printable volunteer application. If you do not have it, go to Adobe's Acrobat Reader download site by clicking here.

 
 
 
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