Think it. Try it. Explore it.
VOLUNTEER
Have fun and help Explorit bring science to our community by becoming a volunteer.
When you volunteer at Explorit, everyone who participates in our programs benefits. From the students in our Summer Science Camps to the teachers using Explorit as a resource, your involvement can directly enhance their science exploration and discovery, as well as your own. Share any level of time, skills, energy, or a willingness to learn by volunteering at Explorit Science Center.
Why volunteer with Explorit?
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Meet new people
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Learn new skills and fields of science
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Gain valuable job experience
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Feel good about interacting with members of our community
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A science background is not required, training is provided
Requirements
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Training and In-processing (TBA)
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​Time Commitment - Volunteers should be able to commit to a regular schedule. Two to three months (or one week for Summer Classes) is considered a minimum time commitment.
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Age Requirement - School-age volunteers must be at least 14 years old (7th grade).
Next Volunteer Training Date
Sunday, September 29
From 2 to 4pm
Join us for our next Volunteer Orientation on Sunday, September 29th from 2-4pm at Explorit, 3141 5th Street in Davis.
Fill out the Volunteer Interest form below to receive the registration link.
Volunteers must be 14 years or older
Positions
Below is a sampling of volunteer positions. Complete our volunteer interest form to add your details to our database. We will contact you with training dates & times and as opportunities become available. Several of the following positions require additional screening measures. Thank you.
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Camp Assistant - Summer & holiday weekdays from 9am to Noon. Volunteers must be 14 years of age.
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Teaching Assistant - Help our educators present school programs.
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Public Hours Volunteer - Assist staff during public hours, Fri 1-4pm & Weekends 10am-2pm.
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Garden Assistant - Assist in gardening and maintaining our Pollinator Garden & outdoor spaces.
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Office Volunteer - Assist with answering phone calls and other clerical duties.
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Special Events Assistant - Help plan and implement special events and fundraisers.
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Skilled Craftsperson/ Tinkerer - Work with exhibit staff on exhibit fabrication. Special skills might include: cabinetry, metal work, electrical engineering, etc. Some work would need to occur off-site using your own tools/machines.