Volunteer
EDUCATION
Education volunteers work with school groups and visitors. Their role is to inspire learners and visitors by introducing them to the wonder of marine life. Recruitment is done once a year, followed by intensive training that takes 6 months to complete.
DANGEROUS CREATURES
Volunteers in this area are active in animal care. They may assist with cleaning the exhibits, helping to ensure that the animal areas are clean and neat, as well as a range of other tasks associated with caring for reptiles, frogs and spiders.
AQUARIUM
Aquarium volunteers assist the aquarium staff by cleaning the exhibits, preparing food and assisting feeding the animals. To volunteer in the aquarium, you need to be fit, mobile and able to swim confidently.
DOLPHINS & SEALS
Volunteers assist in preparing food for the animals, cleaning and general support. There is no set recruitment period, but there is often a waiting list. You need to be fit, active and be able to swim with confidence.
AV VOLUNTEERS
AV volunteers assist the qualified AV staff set up the audio and video equipment used during the seal and dolphin presentations. Once they have enough experience, they assist in filming the animals during the shows and playing music. When time permits, the AV staff and volunteers support the Mammal and Bird staff with food preparation and cleaning. AV volunteers need to be fit, active and be able to swim with confidence. Prior experience with music and video is advantageous but not essential, as in-house training is provided. There is an obligatory training period.
Volunteer Criteria
- All volunteers must complete a period of training, which varies in each department.
- Our volunteer programme is for anyone who is interested in and has a passion for marine life.
- Volunteers must be over 18 years of age and be able to get to uShaka Sea World.
- Volunteers can apply up to the age of 75.
- Volunteers are expected to work a minimum amount of time per month which varies per department.
- Volunteers can volunteer for more than one department but need to ensure that there is no conflict in hours and relevant criteria are met e.g. level of swimming ability.
- Volunteers must be able to speak, read and write in English.
- Volunteers must be physically fit and healthy.
Volunteer Criteria
- All volunteers must complete a period of training, which varies in each department.
- Our volunteer programme is for anyone who is interested in and has a passion for marine life.
- Volunteers must be over 18 years of age and be able to get to uShaka Sea World easily. This is easiest for those who live in the greater Durban area (between Amanzimtoti, Pietermaritzburg and Ballito)
- Volunteers can apply up to the age of 75 and can continue to volunteer for as long as the relevant criteria are met.
- Volunteers are expected to work a minimum amount of time per month which varies per department, this usually amounts to 2 full days per month.
- There is no maximum limit to the number of hours/days worked per month depending on the requirements of each department.
- Volunteers can volunteer for more than one department but need to ensure that there is no conflict in hours and relevant criteria are met e.g. level of swimming ability.
- Volunteers must be able to speak, read and write English.
- Volunteers must be physically fit and healthy as they may be on their feet for long periods or have to lift heavy objects.
Volunteer Application
If you are interested in volunteering at uShaka Sea World, complete the Volunteer application form or alternatively, contact Kathy Drummond on
Kdrummond@seaworld.org.za or call +27 31 328 8192.
Contact Volunteer Co-Ordinator
If you are interested in volunteering at uShaka Sea World, download the application form below and once completed, send it to Kathy Drummond on
Kdrummond@seaworld.org.za or call +27 31 328 8192 or fax to +27 31 328 8188.