Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific - Volunteer Divers

[Lexy]

Is anyone a Volunteer Diver @ the LB Aquarium of the Pacific? I'm curious to hear your feedback, etc. as I'm considering the dive volunteer opportunity. Sounds like a lot of fun....

Any 411 is greatly appreciated, as always!

 

[scottfiji]

my friend gannon is one, he goes there once a week, feeds the fishes there. he likes it alot.

Scott

 

[drbill]

I have several buddies who are and they all seem to enjoy it quite a bit.

 

[super opus]

that soulds like fun where can i get some more info on it??

 

[Lexy]

that soulds like fun where can i get some more info on it??

Here ya go: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/EMP_VOL/vol_opps.html

 

[InspirationDave]

I wonder if they have issues with dive volunteers if we are using our closed circuit rebreathers.....

 

[headhunter]

JDog is/was one of the volunteers and had good things to say about it.

Christian

 

[scottfiji]

I wonder if they have issues with dive volunteers if we are using our closed circuit rebreathers.....

you can't use any of your own equipment, you have to use their BC/reg, so you don't bring in foreign junk; I believe you have to be rescue trained also, FYI

 

[ChrisM]

you can't use any of your own equipment, you have to use their BC/reg, so you don't bring in foreign junk; I believe you have to be rescue trained also, FYI

Did for 2+ years. Scott's right. You can use your own wetsuit, mask, and things like that. BC and reg must be theirs, mostly for liability purposes.

Must have 50+ dives, be rescue certified, have a dive physical, pass written test, scuba skills test, maintain current CPR and 02, and commit to one 4 hour shift per week. requirements may have changed some since I did it.

Cool benefits are the scientific diver program, 02 and CPR classes at (ridiculously low) cost, and diving with sharks every week.

It's a fun "job"