Are you a hard-working motivated individual looking to get more involved with your community? Are you interested in science and interacting with the public? Come volunteer with us at the Science Center!
Volunteers are so important in helping with our day-to-day operations and we are always looking for more! There are so many ways to contribute...
Training will be provided for all opportunities necessary. Most opportunities will require volunteers to commit to a regular schedule such as every other Friday afternoon, the first Thursday of every month, every Saturday morning, etc. When needed, volunteers will also have opportunities to help various departments in the organization, species identification, and small demonstration creations such as arts, crafts, science experiments, etc.
Assist with educational programs delivering hands-on science. Possibilities such as outreach events, planetarium shows, school functions, etc. Assist during special events throughout the year, school programs, summer camps, and more!
Help gift shop staff with visitor check-in, sales, and inventory. Assist visitors with any questions they may have. Computer and customer service skills are a plus. Training to operate CSC’s point-of-sale system is provided.
Interact with visitors, explain exhibits, present brief science demonstrations, and answer questions about CSC. Volunteers need to commit to a regular schedule such as every other Friday afternoon, the first Thursday of every month, every Saturday morning, etc.
Assist with day-to-day habitat maintenance. Tasks can include food preparation, habitat cleaning, water quality testing, record-keeping, opening, and closing exhibits, visitor interaction/guide, etc. While not guaranteed, volunteers may have the opportunity for hands-on experience with the animals. Prior animal care experience and a regular availability schedule are required.
Assist in the creation of brand new exhibits, and building, repairing/maintaining current exhibits. Must have experience with simple power tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and power drills. Must be physically able to bend and lift heavier objects.
Catawba Science Center's Science Ambassadors is a program that provides community service opportunities for middle and high school students who assist the Catawba Science Center with special events.
Are you looking for unique opportunities to fulfill service hour requirements and gain work experience for your resume? Being a Science Ambassador is a great way to receive experience in event management all while providing support for various fundraising events such as...
Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraiser (March 29th, 2025)
Members-only Openings for New Exhibits (Year round)
VIP Donor Receptions (Year round)
...fill out an application above and select "Special Events" as your interest!
Questions? Contact Carly Domanico at volunteers@catawbascience.org or 828.322.8169 x. 343
What a wonderful place to visit! Great environment to learn and the staff is very helpful! Hickory is lucky to have great family education and entertainment.
We love the Science Center! I take my 2 and 4 year old boys weekly to play and enjoy the exhibits. The staff are wonderful and the classes offered are excellent! We are so blessed to have such an amazing resource in our area.
Fabulous and I don’t often give praise. We took our grandson and were there for hours. He loved it and so did we.
Took the kiddos and they loved it. Employees were nice and helpful. If your looking for something to do with the kids give this place a shot.
This place was great. We have kids from 8 to 1 and they all had a great time. What I really liked is most of the exhibits are hands on and that really kept them occupied.