Volunteer Program

Since 1997, we have had a number of volunteers from various countries working at the Museum during the summer season.

Main Tasks of Voulunteers are:

 Museum guidings, working at the reception (information, ticket and souvenir sales), lectures and presentations, participation in the whale research project, assistance in improving the exhibition, and museum maintenance.

Highly Valuable Contribution 

Work and contribution of the volunteers has been indispensable and is highly appreciated. Volunteering at the museum means to support its continuation.

If you are...

interested in whales and want to learn more about them 

21 years and older

available for at least 2 months 

fluent in English

appreciating teamwork

flexible and open-minded 

...please send your application in English to: erla@whalemuseum.is .  

Applying as a Volunteer 

The application should include a cover letter with information on time and duration of availability and your CV. Application deadline is the end of February each year.
Positions are available from the beginning of May until the end of September, with the latest possible start on the 1st of June. 

We look forward to hear from you!

Further information on our program can also be found at:
www.praktikum-natur-umwelt.de (German)
www.goabroad.com (English)