Become a volunteer
VOLUNTEER WITH MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER

The Mission of the Marine Discovery Center is to protect, restore and preserve the Indian River Lagoon by increasing public awareness of and respect for this richly complex ecosystem. We achieve this mission through a variety of guided tours on our 36-passenger pontoon boat, kayaks and seasonal day camps. We also have exciting “hands-on, feet-wet” experiences for our young people by way of our summer and spring day camps and year round school field trips. None of this would be possible without the support of the numerous volunteers who dedicate their enthusiasm and hard work to our mission. Volunteer opportunities abound:

Front Desk Volunteers

Join our team of “Meet & Greet” volunteers who provide information and take bookings for our Pontoon Boat Ecotours, Guided Kayak Ecotours, Water Taxi schedules and special programs. Must enjoy working with the general public, only basic computer skills needed. Job shadowing and training provided. Volunteers commit to 4-hour shifts one day per week. Office is open 7 days a week.

Marketing Volunteers

• Brochure Distributors
With only a small number of full time employees, we always need help to get the word out about our services. Volunteers help by distributing our brochures to local businesses, condominiums, etc. We will provide a list of locations and materials. Schedule this for a few hours a week at your convenience
• Special Events: Help represent Marine Discovery Center at various local special events. Orientation and all marketing materials provided.

Volunteers for Fundraising Events include:

• Estuary Day - Usually the last Saturday in September. Volunteers needed to assist with all of the activities. One-day event, 4-hour volunteer shifts.
• Beer Tastival - Indoor tailgate party during football play-off weekend. A half-day event (usually 2nd weekend in January.) Volunteers needed for numerous activities.
• Boston Whaler Raffle tickets sales -
• A major fundraiser extends from October to early January. Volunteers travel to various locations to sell boat raffle tickets.

Education department volunteers

If you enjoy working with young people and/or have a background in youth education you will enjoy volunteering with our Education department. Help is always needed with our seasonal day camps and with school field trip that visit MDC for exciting hands-on learning experiences.

We also welcome on-going volunteer help with

- Restoration Projects such as Mangrove Plantings & Oyster Mats
- Kayak Assistant Sweeps
- Christmas Boat Parade

For every hour donated our volunteers earn Disco Dollars which in turn can be used for discounts on all of our tours.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Brenda Litt,
Marine Discovery Center
162 North Causeway
New Smyrna Beach FL 32169
386.428.4828
Or e-mail brenda@marinediscoverycenter.org