National Aquarium in Baltimore Volunteer Diver

[pairizarry]

I recently submitted an online application for the volunteer divers program at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. I received paperwork yesterday which provided me more info on dates of tests, etc.

Is there anyone out there, who is currently or formerly a volunteer at this facility? I would like to prepare for the test and would like to know what areas to concentrate on. According to the memo I received the tests covers: SCUBA diving skills, basic diving physiology, dive table usage, first aid, and basic marine mammal and coral reef biology.

I would also like to get the inside scoop of the committment level of volunteering and overall satisfaction of the experience.

I would appreciate any info.

Thanks

Pedro

 

[dlndavid]

Only visited that aquarium once> Good luck though.

 

[gfisher4792]

A search revealed this link: http://www.scubaboard.com/t43210-.html
It's a year old, but it might help you a little.

 

[Hoyden]

I am signed up to take the test as well. There seems to be a real lack of information available on this. I ordered a couple of general books (coral reef and marine mammals) from Amazon and plan to review my OW textbook. Hope that covers it.

Jackie

 

[pairizarry]

Thanks for the link that helped. Hopefully this thread will get more updated info.

Thanks again

Pedro

 

[Jason B]

Hey Pedro,
No info for ya....saw the post and just wanted to wish you good luck! Have a good holiday, and get up with me when the weather turns warm!

Jason

 

[pairizarry]

I am signed up to take the test as well. There seems to be a real lack of information available on this. I ordered a couple of general books (coral reef and marine mammals) from Amazon and plan to review my OW textbook. Hope that covers it.

Jackie

I guess I will see you at the test on Monday Jan 10th. It's going to be a long ride driving over to the UMBC campus coming from Chantilly, VA. I definitely have to leave work early that day to make it through the traffic on time. Which books did you order?

It will be interesting how this all works out. I just hope to make it to the water skills test for now.

Good Luck

Pedro

 

[pairizarry]

Hey Pedro,
No info for ya....saw the post and just wanted to wish you good luck! Have a good holiday, and get up with me when the weather turns warm!

Jason

Thanks Jason. It seems like an interesting endeavor, so we'll see how it turns out. I am signed up for the April NC trip, so I will definitely see you and the rest of the NCWD crew. I will be happy to go back to Lake Rawlings with you guys next year.

Happy Holidays to you and your family

Pedro

 

[Hoyden]

I guess I will see you at the test on Monday Jan 10th. ... Which books did you order?

It will be interesting how this all works out. I just hope to make it to the water skills test for now.

Good Luck

Pedro

I ordered Coral Reefs: Ecology, Threats, and Conservation by Charles Sheppard and
Whales, Dolphins, and Other Marine Mammals (A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press). I found used copies at amazon for a great price. Hope they are helpful. The idea of taking a test with no real idea what will be on it isn't very pleasant.

Jackie

 

[MikeC]

I will let my friend know about this thread. She is involved with the volunteer dive program there. Of course, with the holiday's so close I cannot guarantee an immediate response.

From what I have heard you don't need to have the knowledge of a marine biologist. Just a willingness to be a team player and do the various tasks assigned.

Good luck to you all.