# High School Blue Crew

Mote Marine Laboratory's teen volunteer corps in Sarasota: high schoolers serve as Aquarium Guides at Mote SEA, earn service hours, and advance into peer leadership and career-shadowing roles.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organization | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium |
| Category | volunteer |
| Cost | Not listed |
| Deadline | Rolling / check official site |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–11 |
| Format | In person |
| Location | Sarasota, FL |
| Apply | https://mote.org/support/volunteer/high-school-volunteer-programs/ |

## About this program

# High School Blue Crew

Mote's High School Blue Crew gives local high school students a way into marine research, animal care, and conservation education at an independent marine laboratory. Blue Crew members serve as Aquarium Guides at Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA), interpreting exhibits for visitors, connecting them to Mote's research, and facilitating animal encounters.

## What You'll Do

- Staff Aquarium Guide shifts at Mote SEA, interpreting exhibits and facilitating animal encounters
- Learn about marine research, animal care, and conservation education from Mote scientists and educators
- Advance through the program into peer leadership positions, career shadowing, and experiential learning
- Help deliver Mote's education programming for younger visitors
- Take on optional offsite opportunities at Mote's City Island research campus and Mote Aquaculture Research Park

## Who Should Apply

Currently enrolled high school students who are not seniors and have not graduated at the time of application, who have reliable transportation to Mote SEA, and who can attend the mandatory late-May onsite orientation. Applications require a resume and cover letter; strong applicants are invited to onsite interviews held after school and on weekends in April and early May. This is a competitive program with a limited number of spaces.

## Outcomes

Members earn service-hour credit tracked through Mote's volunteer management system, receive ongoing training and support, and build a multi-year record of marine science and public-interpretation experience. Participants in good standing are invited back each season without reapplying.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for High School Blue Crew?

High School Blue Crew is open to high school students in grades 9–11. Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

### Is High School Blue Crew online or in person?

High School Blue Crew is an in-person program based in Sarasota, FL.

### How do I apply to High School Blue Crew?

Apply directly through Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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