Employment Opportunities:
There are no employment opportunities available at this time.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Soundwatch Volunteer Program
Volunteer with the Soundwatch Boater Education Program! As a Soundwatch Volunteer you will assist the program in educating boaters on and off the water about the regulations and guidelines around operating vessels around marine wildlife. Both land-based and on-water participation opportunities are available. Both Soundwatch North (San Juan Island-based) and Soundwatch South (Seattle-based) branches offer volunteer opportunities. View full volunteer role description here.
Note: Attendance at a Soundwatch Volunteer Orientation is mandatory to participate. Orientations are usually held once a year in May. The 2025 Orientation has already taken place. If you are interested in participating next year, please check this website in Spring 2026 for date and time announcements. If you have any questions, contact program staff at: soundwatch@whalemuseum.org
The Whale Museum Response Program (formerly: San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network)
The response program responds to stranded marine mammals within San Juan County, WA. The response program depends on volunteers for the reporting, response, research, and monitoring of marine mammals throughout San Juan County. Response program volunteers may assist staff in many ways, including but not limited to: reporting injured/sick/dead marine mammals, joining stranding responses, monitoring the reporting hotline, assisting in necropsies, transporting animals, and equipment maintenance. Volunteer Trainings are held every spring.
Spring 2026 Volunteer Training dates
Lopez Island: May 4, 5:30pm - Lopez Island Library
San Juan Island: May 14, 6pm - The Whale Museum
Orcas Island: May 19, 6pm - Orcas Island Public Library
Please RSVP for a training by emailing hotline@whalemuseum.org
Volunteer Museum Docent:
The Whale Museum's Exhibit Hall is open daily. Each year, approximately 30,000 people visit. We are looking for volunteer docents! If you are interested in learning more or spending time telling visitors about the Salish Sea and the amazing marine life therein, please email us at info@whalemuseum.org.
