Nauticus Volunteer Program

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Basic Information

Address: 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone Number: 757-664-1043
Fax Number: 757-623-1287
Director: Stephen Kirkland

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Education, Environment, Military, Maritime Heritage
Background Check: Yes
Ages for Volunteer: No family volunteer opportunities available; all volunteers start at age 14 and up
Hours of Service: Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 12-5
Minimum Hours Required: 50 hours required for most positions; some one time service opportunities
Mission Statement:

Nauticus inspires and educates with engaging and interactive experiences that celebrate our connection with today's maritime world. Nauticus is a contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk's harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world's largest Navy.

Additional Information:

Nauticus has a wide variety of volunteer and internship opportunities available for:

  • adults
  • youths (age 14 and up)
  • families (children age 10 and up volunteering alongside an adult over age 18)
  • college student interns
  • groups

Whether you're teaching a guest about the history of Battleship Wisconsin, showing a child how to touch a horseshoe crab, helping someone find the perfect souvenir, or providing support to our office staff, you will be an invaluable part of our crew!

All volunteers must submit a volunteer application, successfully complete an interview and background check, and attend volunteer orientation prior to their service.

For more information about Nauticus' volunteer and internship program, please visit our website, www.nauticus.org/join.html