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Volunteer Program

volunteersSince 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)

     


    News

    24. May 2010

    Humpback whale from Skjálfandi Bay photographed off Africa

    It is still quite early in the season but the museum’s researchers have already been out on the whale watching boats several times to collect data and take pictures of whales that have been sighted during the trips.

    21. December 2009

    Ship-building and Whale Watching in the Whale Museum

    The Whale Watching room in the Húsavík Whale Museum is now under renovation

    13. November 2009

    Work in Progress "CARCASSES" The Slaughterhouse Revisited

    Sunday November 22nd from 13:00 to 15:00 the public is invited to an open house in the Húsavík Whale Museum.


    OPENING HOURS

    June, July and August
    09:00 - 19:00

    May and September
    10:00 - 17:00

    Other times by arrangement



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