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Calling All Future Environmental Leaders

If you have a passion for aquatic ecosystems and a talent of engaging with people, Georgia Aquarium’s Beginner Environmental Leadership Program is for you. Open to all high school students aged 15-17, this program is dedicated to empowering teens to become tomorrow’s leaders in environmental conservation. The Beginner Environmental Leadership Program runs three times a year and will last for four months. Teens may volunteer on any day during the summer and on breaks and weekends throughout the school year.

Upon successful completion of the teen volunteer program & return of their Aquarium ID teens will receive five one-time use daily tickets.

Details

Reach out today to sign up for an information session. If selected, you’ll participate in a four-hour interview.

Yearly Schedule

    Spring
    January – April
    60-Hour Commitment
    Summer
    May – August
    80-Hour Commitment
    Fall
    September – December
    60-Hour Commitment

Upcoming 2026 Session Dates

Attendance at an information session is required in order to apply.

Virtual Information Session Option 1 Sunday, March 8
Virtual Information Session Option 2 Saturday, March 14
Virtual Information Session Option 3 Sunday, March 15
Application Deadline* Friday, March 27
Interviews Saturday, April 11
Orientation Saturday, May 9

To register, please complete the interest form through the “Contact Us” link before your preferred session date.

Fall 2026 session will start onboarding with information sessions in July 2026.

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