THE SPACE FOUNDATION

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4425 Arrowswest Dr4425 Arrowswest Dr.Colorado Springs, CO 80907 United States

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http://www.spacefoundation.org

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Drone Zone Technical Support

Flexible Schedule | Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Do you want to learn how to fly a drone? Can you maneuver a drone through obstacles and through goals? We will train you how to fly and teach others as well. Our drones are contained in netting where visitors can fly in four separate courses. This volunteer opportunity is good for those who like drones and aeronautics, like teaching others, and can troubleshoot on occasion. It is serious fun.

Date Posted: May 19, 2025
Boeing Additive Manufacturing Lab!

Flexible Schedule | Colorado Springs, CO 80907

In this "Maker Space" type lab, volunteers help visitors with 3D print pens, making buttons, making die cut projects, and more. They may also help educators during 3D printer workshops and learn how to use other tools. This area is perfect for those who like crafts, enjoy working with kids, and want to learn more about technological tools.

Date Posted: May 19, 2025
Museum Gallery Docent

Flexible Schedule | Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Are you good with people and interested in "space/science stuff"? A "docent" is a volunteer that acts as a guide for the Discovery Center Museum gallery. Docents introduce artifacts and exhibits to visitors, answer visitors' questions, assist with school and public visitation groups, and overall act as a steward of the museum labs and gallery. To be successful in this role you must be friendly and enjoy working with people of all age groups, abilities, and backgrounds. Having an interest in space is recommended, but if you enjoy STEAM in general you will thrive here! An important factor to keep in mind for this position: you need to be able to learn, retain and relate information effectively (the information will be provided to you).

Date Posted: May 19, 2025
Science on a Sphere Presenter

Flexible Schedule | Colorado Springs, CO 80907

As Science on a Sphere Presenter you will be learning presentations on areas such as the solar system, and other space related areas. You will utilize an Ipad and present to audiences about the space and STEM areas. The presentation will have slides on a round sphere that will accompany you during the presentation. We have flexibility but do ask for 2 shifts per month. We are open Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Please reach out to the contact and she will provide more details for you. We will have a new volunteer orientation. We hold those monthly for all of our new volunteers. Our website is: www.discoverspace.org.This position is in person.

Date Posted: May 19, 2025
Junior Docent- STEM based

Flexible Schedule | Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Are you good with people and interested in "space/science stuff"? A "docent" is a volunteer that acts as a guide for the Discovery Center Museum gallery. Docents introduce artifacts and exhibits to visitors, answer visitors' questions, assist with school and public visitation groups, and overall act as a steward of the museum labs and gallery. To be successful in this role you must be friendly and enjoy working with people of all age groups, abilities, and backgrounds. Having an interest in space is recommended, but if you enjoy STEAM in general you will thrive here! An important factor to keep in mind for this position: you need to be able to learn, retain and relate information effectively (the information will be provided to you).

Date Posted: May 19, 2025

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The Space Foundation pursues an exciting mission addressing space awareness and education: To vigorously advance civil, commercial and national security space endeavors for a brighter future. To passionately provide and support educational excellence through the excitement of space.

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The United States Space Foundation (Foundation), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1983, has re-focused and energized its mission and goals under new leadership since 1997. While other organizations focus on classroom activities for children or curriculum development, the Foundation Education Team‚s core competency is professional development for kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) teachers. The Foundation formed strategic partnerships and alliances with these organizations and with others in the pre-college and higher educational community, government and industry in order to help achieve the education mission.

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