​Volunteer assists store personnel with daily duties such as stocking, straightening merchandise, minor cleaning and customer service.

Duties

• Meet and greet the public.
• Answer customer questions.
• Suggestive selling.                                                          
• Assist with dusting, straightening, and filling stock.               
• Assist with displaying merchandise.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 13 years old.
• Ability to interact with guests and staff in a friendly, outgoing manner.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be enthusiastic, have a high-energy level, and pleasant demeanor.
• Must have the ability to bend and stand for an extended period. 

• Some knowledge about the Aquarium preferred.
• Must be comfortable wearing a face covering for an extended period.
  

Minimum Commitment
This position requires a weekly 4 or 5 hour shift.  This is a summer position with the option to volunteer during the school year.

Interview
In place of onsite interviews, we are accepting video submissions for this position. Interviews can be recorded on your cell phone or tablet and turned in via email with your application packet to AquaVols@VirginiaAquarium.com.* Read and follow the instructions noted below for your video submission:

• Each video should be 5 – 7 minutes.
• Wear a mask during your recording. We want to be sure you can communicate clearly while wearing a mask.
• Introduce yourself. Give your first and last name and two fun facts about you.
• Share why you want to be a Store Assistant at the Virginia Aquarium.
• Tell us about any experience you might have handling or selling merchandise. It can be items you sold for fundraisers, school projects, or other community activities.
• Find an item in your home, for example, a stuffed animal, a scented candle, or an interesting beverage container. Present that item as if the camera is a guest in the Aquarium store. Tell us fun facts about it; why it's a great item to have. Be engaging. 
• If your interview file is too large to send in an email, provide a link to YouTube or something such as Google Drive. 

*If your application is mailed, faxed, or hand delivered, you must include the link to your interview video in a cover letter accompanying your application packet. Applications received without the interview will not be considered.

Training

• Online Orientation – If accepted, instructions will be included in your welcome email.
• General Orientation is offered on the following dates. If accepted, details will be included in your welcome email:

• Aquarium Store staff will provide customer service training, product knowledge, and further training specific to the volunteer position.

 
Application Packet
An Aquarium Store Assistant application packet must include the following:

• Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center youth application form. Click here for the application.
• The application form must be typed or printed legibly with blue or black ink; no pencil.
• The completed application must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
• Two letters of recommendation are required. Follow recommendation instructions noted on the cover page.
• An interview video submission.
• A valid email address is required on the application; communication is done primarily via email.
• Remember, incomplete application packets are not considered.