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Volunteer Opportunities


Discovery Corps 2012 is full. Applications for Discovery Corps 2013 will be available January 2013.

 

Current Opportunities
Following is a list of our opportunities and a general description of each. Most are available on an ongoing basis for both teen and adult volunteers, but there are age and knowledge requirements for some positions. These are noted.


Special Exhibit Volunteer

  • Attend a training session about information specific to the exhibit
  • Participate in or lead special exhibit activities after you have been trained
  • Interact with Museum visitors by assisting with any questions, etc.., they may have about the exhibit

Gallery Volunteer

  • Enrich the Museum experience for our visitors by answering questions, offering directions and providing other general information
  • Familiarize yourself with the various permanent exhibits in the Museum and be able to discuss some of the principles associated with these exhibits

Collections Department Volunteer – Must be 18 years of age. Second interview with Collections Manager required. Weekday hours only. (THE COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT HAS A FULL ALLOTMENT OF VOLUNTEERS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE NEEDS.)

  • Identify and describe items in our collection
  • Requires exceptional attention to detail and concentration
  • Must be good at typing, critical reading, proofreading, data entry, and spelling
  • Training provided by Collections Manager
Paleo Lab Volunteer – Must be 18 years of age. Second interview with Paleontologist required. Weekday hours only. (THE PALEO LAB HAS A FULL ALLOTMENT OF VOLUNTEERS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE NEEDS.)
  • Knowledge of paleontology helpful but not required.
  • Must be patient
  • Must be willing to work in dusty, loud environment and be able to work with chemicals
  • Training provided by Paleontologist

IMAX® Volunteer

  • Take tickets and assist with seating
  • Work the control booth by controlling the house lights and performing dust removing operation
  • Training provided by IMAX® staff

Lobby Greeter

  • Be the smiling face to greet our visitors as they enter the Museum.
  • Offer information about prices, memberships, IMAX® showings, directions, exhibits

Special Event Volunteer

  • Assist with various preparations, set-up and clean up
  • Will be assigned specific tasks at event itself
  • Examples of Special Events: Discovery Days, FIRST LEGO® League, travelling exhibit openings, State Fair of Texas®

School Break Volunteer

  • Extra volunteers are always needed during Winter & Spring Breaks due to increased attendance

Administrative Volunteer

  • Assist with filing, copying, mailings, assembling packets, and other special projects in various departments

Who can volunteer?

  • Adults of all ages
  • Teens ages 14 and older
  • Small groups (usually 10 or less)
  • Corporate volunteers

What are the Requirements?

  • Have completed application on file
  • Complete an individual interview with the Volunteer Coordinator
  • Attend a scheduled orientation
  • Attend all training sessions (these are determined by the exhibits and volunteer activities associated with them)
  • Have cleared background check on file prior to first day of volunteering
  • Commit to a minimum of one 4 hour shift per month for a one year period - Service Learning hours will not be reported until commitment is fulfilled
  • Adhere to our dress code: navy polo and khaki pants or solid white top and black slacks with closed-toed shoes.

How do I get started?
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Thomas Close, at 214.428.7285 or tclose@natureandscience.org