Enter information into our collections database (cataloging); Inventory our collection. Research biographical information; Catalog new accessions.

Research grant opportunities for funding; Write and send letters of solicitation for special events; Promote museum offerings to the community.

Help promote special events and programs around town and online.

Neighborhood Falmouth relies on our dedicated volunteers and always welcomes more to our growing organization. Volunteers help our members stay connected with the community and live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Volunteers provide transportation to stores, weekly appointments, and social events; they also enjoy visiting our members and helping in their homes.

Our volunteers make a difference in the lives of our members by providing Cape-wide transportation, handyman services, friendly visits, and computer help.

Do you prefer to stay in a climate controlled environment? Maybe you’re interested in getting your feet wet, while not actually getting your feet wet? Or are you suffering from cabin fever from the brutal New England winter and looking for a change of scenery? We are looking for office help to assist with projects…

Facilities Volunteers are the unsung heroes of the National Marine Life Center, helping to keep our operations running smoothly. From helping with yard work like weeding and landscaping, to shoveling snow, to helping maintain our physical plant and life support system, to any number of special projects, these Jacks and Jills of all trade are…

Are you the type who is lost without their calendar? Do you love to plan events? Have you ever dreamed of being a Mermaid, or maybe the next Olympic gold medalist runner? Join our fundraising committees for our Mermaid Ball; Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K, or Spectacle of Trees. Or, help us with grant writing,…

We are always looking for outgoing volunteers who enjoy engaging the public to great our guests as they visit and explore our Discovery Center. Help visitors explore our mission as you guide them around, providing the latest patient update and engaging them in crafts and activities. Our Discovery Center is open daily from Memorial Day…

Are you interested in working with animals but are not yet 18 years old? You can still help! Our Junior Animal Care Team members are responsible for daily husbandry of our Red Bellied Cooters head start animals, our Diamondback Terrapin rehabilitation patients, and our Box Turtle collection animals. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, record keeping.