“Strong communities are born out of individuals being their best selves.” – Leanne Betasamosake Simpson We are incredibly grateful for the 366+ volunteers and interns that served with us this past year. Our mission to Protect the Blue Planet does not happen without our community of passionate, hardworking, and caring volunteers & interns. The dedication…
February Volunteer of the Month: Kristyn Hatley
There’s nothing we love more than celebrating the achievements of rock-star volunteers like our Volunteer of the Month, Kirstyn Hatley! Kristyn came to the aquarium in September 2019 and hit the ground running. Donating over 165 hours of her time to the West Wing Galleries, Kristyn does everything from diet prep to cleaning tanks to…
January Volunteer of the Month: Carl Abramson
We are so excited to introduce you all to our January 2020 Volunteer of the Month: Carl Abramson! Carl has been a part of the Visitor Education team since June 2016. Donating over 900 hours of his time and talent to the aquarium, Carl is nothing short of a superstar volunteer. Whether he is roving…
December Volunteer of the Month: Sharon Tassel
Happy New Year and congratulations to our December Volunteer of the Month: Sharon Tassel! Sharon has been a Giant Ocean Tank Assistant Dive Volunteer since April 2019. Donating over 300 hours of her time to the aquarium, Sharon has made a huge difference for the Giant Ocean Tank Team. It is thanks to volunteers like…
November Volunteer of the Month: Brendan Timmerman
We are so grateful for our November Volunteer of the Month: Brendan Timmerman! Brendan has spent over 700 hours since January 2019 with the Marine Mammals department. From assisting with training to keeping a fine attention to detail, Brendan has proven himself to be an exceptional member of the Marine Mammals team. It is thanks…
October 2019 Volunteer of the Month – Lauren McKay
When working with the New England Aquarium – Quincy husbandry team, volunteers need to be quick on their feet and ready for anything. That’s what makes October’s Volunteer of the Month, Lauren McKay, such a stellar team member. Serving over 460 hours since July 2018, Lauren has put in the work to be the best…
August 2019 Volunteer of the Month – Katie Lynch
Marine Mammals is never just a day full of mooning over Harbor Seals; no, it’s a lot of elbow grease and putting your nose to the grindstone. Perhaps no volunteer knows this better than Katie Lynch. For two years, Katie has dedicated her time to Marine Mammals to make their environment as streamlined and efficient…
July 2019 Volunteer of the Month – Denise Morgan
Our Rescue and Rehabilitation team would not be the same without our volunteers, and it’s folks like Denise Morgan who make a huge difference. For nearly four years, Denise has given over 1,400 hours of her time to the New England Aquarium. The knowledge and skills she’s gained has made her invaluable to the training…
June 2019 Volunteer of the Month – Alex Merkle-Raymond
For over two years, Alex Merkle-Raymond – “AMR” to her colleagues – has brought an incredible energy and work-ethic to the Giant Ocean Tank team. Alex started at the New England Aquarium as a co-op student and loved her experience so much that she decided to stick around. She is always ready to help out…
May 2019 Volunteer of the Month – Madison Morris
Volunteering in Visitor Education is no small feat. Our volunteers need to be flexible, friendly, and fearless in the face of ever-changing information. That’s what makes May’s Volunteer of the Month, Madison Morris, such a champion. Serving for over 200 hours in the past year, Madison has contributed to the positive and supportive world of…
Volunteer of the Month: Kim Tocchio!
“Erin is entrusted with several tasks that very few other people, or sometimes no one else, can do. ..”
Volunteer of the Month: Erin Leroy!
“Erin is entrusted with several tasks that very few other people, or sometimes no one else, can do. ..”
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