At the Aquarium, a LOT of work is done by full-time team members, from seeing to the needs of the animals and keeping the lights on to hosting special events and ... yes, podcasting.

During their visit, however, many guests benefit in innumerable ways from the dedicated efforts of hundreds of volunteers. From prepping diet for sharks and watering tropical orchids to hosting underwater educational programs, volunteers make the Aquarium world go round.

In this episode, our volunteer coordinators join a long-time volunteer diver to discuss why folks are so generous with donating their time and effort to the Aquarium and ways you — yes, YOU — can sign up to help out, too.

Learn more about opportunities to volunteer at the Aquarium at tnaqua.org/volunteer/

Episode Cast

• Casey Phillips, senior communications specialist/host
• Darleene Cole, senior program manager of volunteer services
• Claudia Mendez-Marti, volunteer engagement coordinator
• Daniel Backlund, volunteer diver

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