Teen Volunteer

Steps to Become a Volunteer

Step 1: Submit an application

We'll use the information from your application to better understand your skills, goals and motivations for volunteering. Applications can be submitted online using our portal. Make sure to indicate your position preference on your application.  

Step 2: Try it out

All new volunteers complete a trial shift for their preferred role (or roles). Trial shifts give you a chance to explore roles and meet Science Museum team members. You're welcome to complete trial shifts for as many roles as you want, but you will need to select one role to move forward with.

We try to find a match for all applicants, but volunteer positions are not guaranteed. Availability is impacted by our current exhibitions, staffing and organizational capacity.

When we find a role that is a match for both you and the Science Museum, you'll move on to orientation and training.

Step 3: Orientation and Training

The Science Museum provides an initial online orientation program to create access and support broader completion. However, we require all volunteers to attend an in-person orientation before moving forward and completing a shift on their own. This orientation, offered quarterly, is designed to introduce volunteers to the museum's culture, provide an understanding of expectations and present an opportunity to explore the museum.

Once you are able to volunteer, we will provide you with the opportunity to conduct on-the-job training and shadowing—which can begin as soon as you are available.

Please keep in mind that volunteers cannot complete a shift on their own until they have attended a quarterly orientation and completed a background check. After successful completion of the background check and orientation, you will be issued a volunteer t-shirt and name tag.

Have more questions? You may contact Jared Strawderman, Volunteer and Internship Coordinator, with any questions by email ([email protected]).

Teen Volunteer Positions Available

Summer Camp Science Guide

Are you a high school student who likes math and science? Do you like working with kids? Would you like to gain public speaking and leadership experience while learning? Then apply to join our amazing team as a Summer Camp Science Guide.

Time Commitment/Hours:

• Camp sessions are Monday – Friday, June 17 – August 16. STEM Surprise is Monday – Wednesday July 1 –3
• Summer Camp shifts are weekdays from 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Candidates must commit to participating in any/all training sessions associated with the position.

Gallery Education Volunteer

Gallery Education Volunteers bring passion, skills, and special talents to work closely with Science Museum staff to provide a quality, fun, engaging, inclusive, science experience for guests - encouraging and assisting them as they interact with exhibits and in labs.

Time Commitment/Hours:

• Must be able to commit to a consistent, regular schedule (once a week or once every other week) for a minimum of six months.
• Shifts are 4 hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., on days the Science Museum is open.

Apply now to join our amazing team as a Gallery Education Volunteer.

Dome Usher

Dome Ushers greet, scan electronic tickets, answer questions and assist guests as they enter and exit the Dome. These volunteers are comfortable interacting with the public, reliable and able to work independently.

Time Commitment/Hours:

• Must be able to commit to a consistent, regular schedule (once a week or once every other week) for a minimum of six months.
• Shift times: 10:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m., on days the Science Museum is open.

Apply to join our amazing team as a Dome Usher.

The Forge Maker Challenge and Workshop Assistant

The Forge Maker Challenge and Workshop Assistant will help facilitate a variety of open-ended, design/engineering challenges during pre-scheduled Maker Challenge times and assist guests during focused, small group workshops.

Time Commitment/Hours:

• Must be able to commit to a consistent, regular schedule (once a week or once every other week) for a minimum of six months.
• Shift times: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., when the Science Museum is open.

Apply to join our amazing team as a The Forge Maker Challenge and Workshop Assistant.

Special Event Volunteer

Special Event volunteers offer invaluable support, enhance guest engagement, and contribute to the scientific experience of events hosted by the Science Museum. These events predominantly occur during evenings and weekends.

Time Commitment/Hours:

• The time commitment depends on event hours and needs.
• Volunteers sign up on an event-by-event basis

Sign up through our Community Foundation profile to support special events at the Science Museum.