To become a part of this outstanding group of volunteers, please submit a volunteer application. An application can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate red circle below. If you have any questions call (804) 864-1514 or e-mail sfarrow@smv.org.

IMAX®DOME Usher/Information Desk Assistant
Provide assistance and information to guests entering and exiting our IMAX®DOME movie theater, help front desk staff answer phones and provide general information to museum guests. Minimum age is 14 years old. Two 4-hours shifts a month are required.

Exhibit Maintenance Volunteer
Maintain mechanical, electrical and electronic exhibits. Minimum age is 16. Two 4-hour shifts a month are required.

Gardening Volunteer
Assist with planting, harvesting, weeding and general upkeep of the Urban Farm, BioScapes Garden and Solar House Garden. Must enjoy being outdoors. Minimum age is 14. Weekly 4 hour shift required

Shop 4 Science Assistant
Assist guests making purchases; receive, ticket and stock merchandise; and organize the sales floor. Must be able to use a cash register. Minimum age is 16. Weekly shifts are required. Must be able to commit to one year of volunteering.

IMAX®DOME Console Operator
Volunteers with extensive computer experience can operate giant screen films and DIGISTAR® planetarium shows in our IMAX®DOME. Minimum age is 18. Requires a weekly 4-hour commitment.

Special Events Volunteer
Volunteers are on-call for IMAX®DOME film, exhibit openings and our weekend programs. Volunteers greet museum guests, distribute programs, give directions and conduct educational activities. Minimum age is 14. Flexible schedule.

Membership Assistant
Process and service new and renewing museum members, assist with membership mailings. Volunteers prepare membership packets, file processed memberships and help with database administration. Minimum age is 14. Requires a weekly 4-hour commitment, Monday–Friday.

Camp In Aide
Welcome and familiarize overnight Camp In participants to the museum, assist teachers and group leaders in presenting hands-on science activities and help in the preparation and cleanup of the event. Minimum age is 14. Weekends during the academic year. These are overnight events. Learn more about Camp In

Virginia Aviation Museum Volunteer
Greet guests, sell tickets, help with purchases in the museum store, run the Flight Simulator and guide guests through the historic airplane collection. Minimum age is 14. Two 4-hours shifts a month are required. Find out more about the Virginia Aviation Museum

All internships are pre-arranged, structured learning experiences generally targeted toward a specific project, but interns also participate in daily museum activities. By participating in a specific or ongoing project, interns are exposed to operations in that area. Guidance in appropriate methodology is given. A designated supervisor assigns intern projects.

Part-time and full-time internships are available during the spring, summer and fall semesters. All internships are unpaid. Internship opportunities are available to high school, college and graduate students, career changers and retirees. All interns must be at least 16 years old. All candidates must submit a Science Museum of Virginia volunteer application, resume and two letters of reference to:

Director of Volunteer Services
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
E-mail sfarrow@smv.org

Deadlines for internship applications:
Spring Semester Nov. 15
Summer Semester March 15
Fall Semester July 15

You will receive an acknowledgment card as receipt of your application package. Candidates whose background and skills most meet position requirements are contacted by phone for an interview.

Education, Gallery Education
Participate in hands-on science demonstrations and activities for the public. Positions are also available to research, develop and implement new educational demonstrations and activities.

Marketing, Public Relations
Assist in the public relations office by researching and writing news releases, assist with major media events at the museum and provide general public relation office support.

Staff Scientist, Research
Interns develop their knowledge, expertise and skills in environmental science ethical research, collaborative work, communication and presentations skills.

Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, Special Events
Create, promote and implement fundraising, governmental and membership events. Plan events, prepare contracts, invoices and conduct correspondence to help create awareness about the museum.

Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, Corporate Development Assist with corporate functions, assist in the solicitation of new corporate donors and conduct donor research.