Docents have the best fish tales in town. Docents are stationed throughout the Aquarium galleries to share information about the habitats, animals and plants. As a docent, you will be equipped with interesting and fun facts that will impress any visitor. Docent shifts are available Friday, Saturday or Sunday, 9:30 am - 2 pm or 1:30 pm to 6 pm.

Docent volunteers should:

• Be enthusiastic and cheerful
• Have good oral communication skills
• Have an interest in working with the public, animals, plants, habitats or the environment
• Be available to work one 4½ hour shift 2 - 4 times a month.
• Be at least 18 years old

Basic duties:  

• Answer questions as visitors tour the Aquarium
• Interpreting exhibits and the habitats and explaining exhibit animals and plants
• Sharing an environmental message to the general public that stresses the interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of stewardship
• Extending hospitality to visitors touring the Tennessee Aquarium

Training:

• Attend all 3 training sessions on Saturday, Sept. 25, Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 from 9 am - 4 pm.
• Complete an AquaAssement at the conclusion of the training course

Shifts:

• Two 4½ hour shifts are available each day, from 9:30 am -2 pm or 1:30 pm - 6 pm seven days a week

     
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please fill out our on-line application and the Volunteer Office will contact you to set up an interview.