Here's the scoop. I just recently started volunteering at Moody Gardens in Galveston. I went throught the 2-day orientation, and have started doing my grunt-work (32 hours required). After i finish that, i will be able to dive in their 1.1 million gallon Caribbean Exhibit cleaning glass and feeding the fish. Its not glamorous work, and it is volunteering, but i find it fun, and it will be a way to get some bottom time in every month in a tropical setting. they desperately need volunteers. you have to be able to cut up fish, like the salmon the penguins eat (yes they eat salmon), and things like that, before you get to dive. you do get discounts on things and get benefits like free IMAX viewings, and private employee party's. if you think you would be interested, call Yvette, the volunteer organizer, at 409-683-4108 or 800-582-4673 ext. 4108. the next orientation will be in spring, i think, and you have to be able to volunteer at least 8 hours a month (in 4 hour shifts, and you can work two shifts a day) for a year (you could do less, but then what would be the point). just thought i would let everyone know about this. Someone told me about it, and i have had nothing but fun there. feel free to email me if you want to know more.
