The Ocean Atlas: Education
Support accessible ocean learning through webinar planning, educational resources, workshops, research, or reviewing how information is shared.
Volunteer with us
Volunteering should work for people, not pressure them
You do not need a marine science background or a fixed amount of time to get involved with Mermaids Beyond Borders. We are a community-driven ocean education and conservation organisation dedicated to bridging cultures, empowering communities, and making ocean science, marine science, and marine conservation accessible to all.
At this stage, we are particularly focused on understanding and addressing the barriers disabled people face in accessing ocean knowledge, marine education, and conservation. We welcome people across different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of learning.
MBB is a growing organisation, so specific tasks and opportunities may vary. We will talk with you about what is available, what interests you, and what feels manageable before agreeing on a role or project.
Ways you could contribute
Ocean Echoes: Stories and voices
Help share people’s relationships with the ocean through Ocean Love Story, Letters to the Ocean, creative work, writing, photography, or social media.
A Tide We Make: Collaboration
Help develop community conversations, partnerships, and practical projects that make ocean participation more accessible, including work exploring inclusive ocean experiences.
Skills that support our work
We also welcome support with communications, design, digital engagement, event assistance, research, administration, and programme coordination. You do not need to fit into one category, and you can tell us about skills or ideas of your own.
What we aim to offer
We want volunteering to be a two way relationship. We aim to provide:
- A welcoming and inclusive community
- Clear expectations and supportive guidance
- Opportunities to learn and develop
- Recognition of your time and contribution
- Flexibility around availability and capacity
- Respect for lived experience, without expecting anyone to share personal experiences or educate others
Making space for different people
We especially want disabled and neurodivergent people, young people, island communities, and people who have felt out of place in environmental spaces to feel welcome. You do not need to disclose a disability or personal information to express interest.
If there are ways we can make taking part more accessible, you can tell us what would help. You only need to share what you feel comfortable sharing.
Start a conversation
Interested in volunteering, curious about a project, or unsure where you might fit? Email us and tell us what interests you, how you might like to contribute, and what level of involvement feels manageable. There is no pressure to commit before we have had a conversation.
Start a conversation