Kentucky Science Center

I'll likely recommend it to friends because I have a passion for learning and I am very interested in S.T.E.A.M. I love science and there are far too little women in science. Also, at my high school there is a graduation requirement for 3 hours community service. The best way to fulfill that is to volunteer for an organization that is fun and educational.

I volunteered here last summer in the hopes that I could learn about one of Kentucky’s museums, talk to others about some of my passions in science, and provide simple education in science to others. However, I was assigned to work with summer camps as an assistant. These camps functioned more as a daycare than as a science camp, and most of my time was spent cleaning or escorting children to and from the restroom or lunchroom. It was not only a disappointing experience, but also highly unprofessional, and it was nearly impossible to contact the service coordinator at any time. During the service, I was often sent off on my own with little or no directions and without access to areas where I needed to be. After finishing my volunteer work this past summer, I was informed that if I wanted to return the following summer that I would be required to serve at least 20 hours during the school year, or not be allowed to return at all. I definitely do not recommend working here.

The description of the volunteer opportunity that I initially selected was misleading. The actual task is customer service with children, rather than helping maintain their collections, which was presented as a behind-the-scenes opportunity.