To Report a Stranding: Call our 24 hour hotline (609)-266-0538

Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
  • Home
  • Ways to Help
    • Ways to Donate
    • Get Involved
    • Donor Wall
    • Memorials
  • Animal Info
    • Stranding Statistics
    • Cetaceans 2002-2023
    • Current Patients in House
    • Recently Released Seals
    • Other Memorable Patients
    • MMSC Alumni
    • Rescue & Release Videos
    • Rehabilitation Videos
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Pod
    • Founding Director & Board
    • Virtual Tour
    • Blog
    • FAQ's
    • Contact Us
  • Shop
    • Online Store
    • Bonfire Store
  • Sea Life Museum
  • Education Resources
    • Education Programs
    • Summer Programs
    • Seals
    • Cetaceans
    • Sea Turtles
  • Events
    • 2022 Pup Strut Sponsors
    • 2022 Run Sponsors
  • Social Media
  • More
    • Home
    • Ways to Help
      • Ways to Donate
      • Get Involved
      • Donor Wall
      • Memorials
    • Animal Info
      • Stranding Statistics
      • Cetaceans 2002-2023
      • Current Patients in House
      • Recently Released Seals
      • Other Memorable Patients
      • MMSC Alumni
      • Rescue & Release Videos
      • Rehabilitation Videos
    • About Us
      • Meet Our Pod
      • Founding Director & Board
      • Virtual Tour
      • Blog
      • FAQ's
      • Contact Us
    • Shop
      • Online Store
      • Bonfire Store
    • Sea Life Museum
    • Education Resources
      • Education Programs
      • Summer Programs
      • Seals
      • Cetaceans
      • Sea Turtles
    • Events
      • 2022 Pup Strut Sponsors
      • 2022 Run Sponsors
    • Social Media
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

  • Bookings
  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • Bookings
  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Sign out

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • Ways to Help
    • Ways to Donate
    • Get Involved
    • Donor Wall
    • Memorials
  • Animal Info
    • Stranding Statistics
    • Cetaceans 2002-2023
    • Current Patients in House
    • Recently Released Seals
    • Other Memorable Patients
    • MMSC Alumni
    • Rescue & Release Videos
    • Rehabilitation Videos
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Pod
    • Founding Director & Board
    • Virtual Tour
    • Blog
    • FAQ's
    • Contact Us
  • Shop
    • Online Store
    • Bonfire Store
  • Sea Life Museum
  • Education Resources
    • Education Programs
    • Summer Programs
    • Seals
    • Cetaceans
    • Sea Turtles
  • Events
    • 2022 Pup Strut Sponsors
    • 2022 Run Sponsors
  • Social Media

Account


  • Bookings
  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • Bookings
  • Orders
  • My Account

Volunteer Opportunities

 To be notified about future volunteer recruitment and workshop dates, you must have a volunteer application already on file. You will be contacted for training if you are a match when we are actively recruiting for new volunteers. 


Applications must be filled out IN PERSON at our museum. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Stranding Volunteer

Stranding Volunteers are added to a call list where the stranding technicians may reach out when there is a stranding in the volunteer's area, requesting any assistance the technicians may need including: taking photos of the animal for identification, staying with the animal until the technician arrives, crowd control and assisting the technician with heavy lifting. 

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must live within 15 minutes of the nearest beach (year-round)
  •  Physical requirements:  Ability to lift 40lbs, ability to work outside in harsh weather conditions
  • Fill out an application at our Sea Life Museum
  • Attend an in-person training workshop in Brigantine, New Jersey.

Education and Outreach Volunteer

Education and Outreach Volunteers give short tours to guests in our Sea Life Museum, and may be scheduled to assist with education programs, special events, fairs, festivals and farmers markets.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must live within an hour of the MMSC
  • Physical requirements: Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Must be comfortable answering questions from the public
  • Have availability year-round
  • Fill out an application at our Sea Life Museum
  • Attend an in-person training workshop in Brigantine, New Jersey.

Poolhouse Volunteer

Poolhouse Volunteers are fitted into our spring intern schedule, filling in any shifts that the interns are not scheduled for. Duties are similar to that of an on-site spring intern, assisting with cleanings of the animal pens, food preparation and assisting Technicians with animal feedings. Please note as a working rehabilitation hospital this position is hands-off with the animals and volunteers should expect no animal contact.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must live within one hour of the MMSC
  • Successful completion of Stranding Technician Assistant internship or two or more years of prior MMSC volunteer experience in good standing.
  •  Physical requirements:  Ability to lift 40lbs, ability to bend, stoop, and climb, and comfortable working  outside in harsh weather conditions .  
  • Fill out an application at our Sea Life Museum
  • Attend an in-person training workshop in Brigantine, New Jersey.

Internship Opportunities

 The Marine Mammal Stranding Center offers two dynamic internship programs for college students and recent grads to "get their feet wet" in the field of marine mammal rehabilitation and education.
To apply for an internship, please follow the instructions below.

COLLEGE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Summer 2023: Education Assistant Internship

Come help share our mission about who we are as an organization and the animals that we work with at the Stranding Center! Interns will spend their time giving guided tours in our Sea Life Museum, conducting public outreach at festivals and farmers markets, facilitating our education programs on the beach and caring for fish and invertebrates in the Observation tank. The ideal candidate will have a background in biology/marine biology, be comfortable with public speaking, and working with children.

Requirements:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Physical requirements:  Ability to lift 40lbs, stand for long periods of time, comfortable working  outside in harsh weather conditions and comfortable working  in and around water.
  • Comfortable working with people of all ages, including children
  • Must be available for a minimum of three  (3)  days  every week. Shifts are typically 5 hours long.
  • Interns will work with the Education and Volunteer Coordinator to develop a schedule at the beginning of the internship, which will run from late May through the second week in August.
  • Availability on both weekends, weekdays and holidays
  • Must have own transportation (no lodging is provided)


All internships are unpaid. Students may apply with their college/university to receive college credit, but it is the student's responsibility to make sure all paperwork and requirements are met to receive credit. Both undergraduate and recent graduates are encouraged to apply, as well as high school graduates 18 years and older. 


APPLICATION SUBMISSION PERIOD FOR SPRING 2023 HAS CLOSED.

Please check back next fall for instructions on how to submit an application for Summer 2024.


Spring 2024: Stranding Technician Assistant Internship

This internship is ONLY available in the SPRING semester during seal season. There are no animal rehabilitation internship opportunities available during the summer.


Interns will spend their time assisting our Stranding Technicians with the rehabilitation and rescue of marine mammals and sea turtles. The start date of this internship is dependent upon the arrival of the seals in our area, typically running from February through May.   This physically-demanding position requires interns who are hardworking and not afraid to get their hands dirty!

Duties Include:

  • Cleaning and maintenance of all animal holding areas, equipment, and grounds
  • Food preparation and performing daily feedings
  • Assisting the Stranding Technicians in stranding response, medical procedures, necropsies, and releases
  • Please note as a working rehabilitation hospital this position is hands-off with the animals and interns should expect no animal contact.
  • Performing other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  •  Physical requirements:  Ability to lift 40lbs, ability to bend, stoop, and climb, and comfortable working  outside in harsh weather conditions . 
  • Must be available for at least two (2) days a week and will work with the Stranding Technicians to develop a schedule
  • Must complete a minimum of 8 hours of Education projects/Sea Life Museum coverage during the internship, scheduled with the Education Coordinator, and not to overlap the assigned poolhouse schedule
  • Must have own transportation (no lodging is provided)

All internships are unpaid. Students may apply with their college/university to receive college credit, but it is the student's responsibility to make sure all paperwork and requirements are met to receive credit. Both undergraduate and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. 

  

APPLICATION SUBMISSION PERIOD FOR SPRING 2023 HAS CLOSED.

Please check back next fall for instructions on how to submit an application for Spring 2024.



Internship & Volunteer Questions

Before submitting a question please note:


To be notified about future volunteer recruitment and workshop dates, you MUST have a volunteer application already on file. 

 
Applications must be filled out IN PERSON at in the Museum. There is no online application, and we do not accept applications over the phone or via email. 


Applications are held on file, and applicants will only be contacted with a workshop invitation if we are recruiting for a position/location that is a match for the candidate.



Contact us with other questions

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Cancel

Employment Inquiries

To have your resume on file for our next job posting, please submit using the button below. 


Applicants will only be contacted if there is a position open that matches the applicant's qualifications.

Submit a Resume and Cover Letter

Attach Resume and Cover Letter
Attachments (0)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Cancel

Copyright © 2023 Marine Mammal Stranding Center - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by GoDaddy

  • Ways to Donate
  • Get Involved
  • Stranding Statistics
  • Cetaceans 2002-2023
  • Current Patients in House
  • MMSC Alumni
  • Rescue & Release Videos
  • Rehabilitation Videos
  • Meet Our Pod
  • Virtual Tour
  • Blog
  • FAQ's
  • Contact Us
  • Online Store
  • Bonfire Store
  • Sea Life Museum
  • Education Programs
  • Summer Programs
  • Seals
  • Cetaceans
  • Sea Turtles
  • Social Media
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

New this summer!

 

Join MMSC's Educators for a guided beach walk and hands-on educational activities that are fun for the whole family!

Book Now!

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept