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Volunteer at VIMS

Interested in volunteering at VIMS? Volunteer positions are available with our outreach and educational programs and sometimes with specific research programs.

Requirements for each volunteer position vary, but general requirements for all VIMS volunteers are below: 

  • Be at least 16 years of age (research and field-based opportunities are severely limited for minors under 18 years old)
  • Complete safety training with the VIMS Safety Office before conducting any work as a volunteer
  • Complete required volunteer paperwork (check-in form, liability waiver, provide emergency contact information)
  • A volunteer position may require you to commit to a certain number of hours, such as two hours per week, 15 hours per year, or more regular hours during a certain timeframe (summer, specific sampling period, etc.)

For general questions about volunteering at VIMS, please contact Kristen Sharpe at [[v|knsharpe]] or (804) 684-7069.

Please note that volunteer positions are limited, and we do not have many open volunteer opportunities at any one time.