“Her commitment runs so deep, that she even came in to dive the morning before her wedding reception!”
Volunteer of the Month: Cleo Falvey
“Cleo told me she’d like to beat Susie Buttrick at being the longest running volunteer!”
Service at Sea! A Cleanup on the Boston Harbor Islands, by Helena McMonagle
On Saturday morning, April 29th, about sixty teens and adults gathered together on the wharf at the New England Aquarium to begin one of the largest beach clean ups the New England Aquarium’s live blue™ volunteers have taken on so far. Thanks to support from the Massachusetts Service Alliance, National Park Service, and the MA…
Volunteer of the Month: Channa Carroll
“She seems to always have a handle on what needs to get done before I can even tell her! “
National Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight: Laura Anderson
“Seeing their excited expressions when they first see Myrtle makes my day!”
Volunteer of the Month: Jessica Duncan-Groeneweg
“In my mind Jess epitomizes the ideal volunteer.”
Volunteer of the Month: Maura Wilson
“We can trust her with even the most delicate animals. Having someone so versatile during the weekend is extremely helpful.”
Volunteer of the Month: Kirsten Hildonen
“She is able to easily relay information to all ages and her friendly demeanor makes her very approachable.”
Volunteer of the Month: Jacqueline Celata
“She has also excelled in her public presentations and visitor interactions. She is always striving for perfection and asking to learn more advanced skills. We are so lucky to have her as part of the team.”
Service Corps Stories: Braving the Whale-storm, by Emily Cross
Emily Cross has been a Service Corps volunteer since September 2015 and has contributed over 80 hours of service towards protecting the blue planet! Amazing, considering some of her obstacles. Here is her story: “I’m scared of whales. Terrified actually. Have I ever seen a whale in real life? No. And I know there is…
Service Corps Stories: Adventures in Volunteering, by Irene Chang
Irene Chang, a Service Corps member since September 2015 and a Service Leader since April 2016, has logged just over 100 volunteer hours. Her experiences in both joining and leading projects has given her a great perspective on the workings of this program. Her story needs little introduction, so read on! “I was exhausted, cold…
Volunteer of the Month: Annie McDougall
“She is always kind and courteous to her fellow volunteers, and in the almost 9 months that she has been working at the aquarium she has been consistently present and prepared for work.”
