How many hours am I required to volunteer? Liberty Science Center asks for a commitment of at least 125 hours however there are many volunteers who contribute hours and days beyond the minimum requirement and return year after year.

How old must I be to volunteer? Volunteers must be 14 years of age to volunteer independently in our exhibits. Children between the ages of 10-13 can volunteer with a family member.

What happens after I submit my volunteer application? You should receive an e-mail within 10 business days inviting you to a volunteer interview. If accepted into the program, you will need to attend a one-day training session. Once you have started you will shadow an experienced volunteer until you are comfortable working on your own. The entire application and training process takes approximately one month.

Is there a volunteer uniform? Yes. Volunteers are required to wear a blue Liberty Science Center shirt and lime green lanyard (which we will supply) so that you are easy to identify on our exhibit floors.  Volunteers are also asked to wear khaki pants and brown or black shoes.  We recommend purchasing comfortable shoes as well as a watch to wear during your volunteer shift.

Does Liberty Science Center offer any benefits to their volunteers? We recognize the tremendous value that volunteers provide through their time and talents. The benefit package we offer reflects our commitment to our volunteers and sincere gratitude for their service.

Benefits include:

  • Flexible schedules
  • Six complimentary exhibition passes and four IMAX passes after 100 hours of service
  • Public transportation or toll reimbursement for those who qualify
  • Discounts on purchases in Connections: The Store and our Cafe
  • Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner
  • Free coffee and tea
  • The opportunity to meet and make new friends
  • Lifelong learning opportunities
  • Resume-building experiences
  • Regular updates on programs and exhibits
  • Access to educational and recreational programming
  • Opportunities to apply for open full-time and part-time positions
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program, a confidential, toll-free number to call for personal problems, open 24/7