Guest engagement guides are stationed at exhibits throughout the aquarium and museum to provide information on the exhibits showcased. You will be provided with information that will help you share with our visitors fascinating facts, while telling exciting stories. This is a vital part of our mission, as it provides our guests with a deeper understanding and connection to the living world. Applicants must be 16 years or older and choose their own volunteer schedule with a great amount of flexibility.

Applications are accepted up to two weeks prior to orientation dates.  Selected applicants will be notified no later than one week prior to orientation.

Upcoming 2026 Orientation Dates: January 10, March 25, May 22, July 21, September 2, November 14

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Wayfinders are among the first to greet our guests, direct visitors to different galleries and amenities, providing information on any special events or activities, and generally make the start of a visit easy and exciting. Wayfinders help ensure that everyone has a

unique Ozarks experience. Applicants must be 16 years or older and choose their own volunteer schedule with a great amount of flexibility

Applications are accepted up to two weeks prior to orientation dates.  Selected applicants will be notified no later than one week prior to orientation.

Upcoming 2026 Orientation Dates: January 10, March 25, May 22, July 21, September 2, November 14

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Are you a certified diver with a passion for marine life? Join our team and dive into a unique underwater experience! With over 1.5 million gallons of water and a vibrant collection of marine life, our tanks offer an exciting environment to explore. As a volunteer, you’ll assist with essential cleaning dives and execute educational dive shows for the public. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with aquatic life, support conservation, and inspire visitors from beneath the surface.

For your application to be considered, the following qualifications must be completed prior to submitting your volunteer diver application; 

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Open water SCUBA certification
• Pass a dive physical
• First aid certification
• CPR/AED certification
• O2 administration certification

Applications are accepted year-round.

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Animal Care volunteers learn valuable hands-on skills, taught by our Aquarists or Keepers, which may include water quality, fish identification, disease management, animal nutrition, live food preparation, culturing jellies, observing and documenting animal behaviors and much more. Volunteers may perform a variety of tasks for animals including daily husbandry tasks, supporting animal training and welfare practices, organizing and cleaning animal food storage areas, and ensuring tanks/habitats are in optimal condition. These volunteers will work near our animals, but applicants should not expect direct animal contact or handling. Applicants must be 18 years or older and commit to a weekly schedule, beginning at 6 am.

Applications are accepted year-round.

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