Connect to Science, Give Back to Your Community

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Share your enthusiasm for science and spark the imagination of visiting families and schoolchildren.

• Help kids and families with hands-on science activities at our many special events
• Deliver demonstrations on our state-of-the-art Science On a Sphere (SOS)(r)*
• Work with families in our Ingenuity Challenges* and Animal Discovery Room*
• During the school year, assist our instructors in our school classes and outreach*
• Be an ambassador of our center and programs out in the community or here at the Hall
• Weekday or weekend shifts are available

Adults (18+) can apply by submitting this application:https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=2111653870

Adult volunteer orientations are offered monthly from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/get_involved/join_our_team/volunteer

The Volunteer Orientation is an event for new volunteers to learn about the Hall’s mission, programs, and different volunteer opportunities. It provides new volunteers with a chance to learn about the benefits and/or challenges of volunteering for the Hall. Volunteers will take a tour of the Hall, talk to current volunteers, and see them in action facilitating in some of the areas where they will be working.

• Receive a 20% discount at the Discovery Corner Toy and Book Store
• Earn an Family museum membership after 100 hours of service
• Visit the Lawrence Hall of Science without paying general admission or show fees
• Know that you helped excite a child’s desire to learn math and science

• Available 3-6 hours per month (*core opportunities require 2 shifts and 6 hours per month)
• Access to email communication
• Regular and active participation in volunteer shifts and activities
• Complete all forms required and comply with volunteer processes described in our Adult Volunteer Handbook.

Interested? Submit this application and save the date for the next volunteer orientation. Email Veronica Urdaneta or call her at (510) 643-3849.