Volunteer Opportunities with the MMA for Adults and Young Adults
Founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of America’s first woman astronomer, the MMA is a vibrant, small, island non-profit that relies upon staff and volunteers to run our programs and keep our sites open for the public and members. We currently have several offerings available for adults and young adults in several of our departments. This is a unique way to assist the MMA and to learn more about the world and island that we inhabit.
We ask for a commitment of several hours per week – either seasonally, or year-round.
New Volunteers Apply Here
This year, the Maria Mitchell Association is using Volgistics to manage volunteers.
New volunteers must be at least 14 years old at the time they start volunteering.
New volunteers can submit an application using the links below:
Youth Volunteer Application (age 14-17)
Adult Volunteer Application (age 18+)
Volunteers must be approved before being eligible to select shifts at your convenience.
Currently Active Volunteers Login Here
This year, the Maria Mitchell Association is using Volgistics to manage volunteers.
Volunteer shifts are self-scheduled at your convenience through our volunteer management platform, Volgistics.
Current volunteers can sign in to their Volgistics account here!
Returning Volunteers Reactivate Here
In Volgistics, you can sign up for volunteer shifts, log your hours, and view your volunteering history.
Returning volunteers do not need to submit a new application. Please e-mail Jónelle Gurley at jgurley@mariamitchell.org to request reactivation of your volunteer account.
Returning or Current volunteers can sign in to their Volgistics account here after they receive confirmation that their account is reactivated.
What MMA Volunteers Gain:
- Public speaking & scientific communication skills.
- Familiarity with the marine and/or terrestrial ecosystems of Nantucket & New England.
- Familiarity with the night skies of Nantucket.
- Public educational program design and facilitation.
- Exhibit interpretation.
- Animal Husbandry skills which may include animal feeding, enclosure cleaning, water quality testing, and more.
- Experience working with specialized equipment including but not limited to seine nets, waders, water chemistry tests, water filtration systems, and more.
- Teamwork and leadership skills.
- Project management skills.