CHANGING LIVES AND INSPIRING LEARNING THROUGH SCIENCE AND WONDER.
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.
