VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT HAS TEMPORARILY PAUSED UNTIL OUR ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR POSITION IS FILLED.
If you have a passion for science, a flair for teaching, or a desire to improve education in the community – we have a place for you at Eugene Science Center. Our volunteers range from high school students to retirees, and come from all walks of life.
A 90-minute orientation is provided to all volunteers and must be completed before you can begin volunteering your time with us. In addition, all volunteers will be asked to fill out a criminal background check.
For volunteer applicants under the age of 18, we require a completed reference form in place of running a background check. Click here to download the reference form.
Thank you! To our dedicated volunteers, we offer rewarding experiences and benefits including valuable training, an annual social event, incentives, and recognition. For more information, call 541-682-7895 or email [email protected].
Volunteer Positions
Gardener
Help maintain our cultivated garden beds by removing weeds, pruning, and cleaning.
Planetarium Host
Help run planetarium shows and enhance the guest experience by accepting show tickets, answering questions about the planetarium, and cleaning/preparing for shows.
No-School Day Workshop Volunteer
Join the Education Department for a Workshop to help support Instructors lead and facilitate STEM activities and lessons with children grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. These workshops take place when the Eugene 4J School District is not in session due to holidays or teacher planning days.
Summer Camp Volunteer
Help support instructors at Eugene Science Center during the summer while we host students on their Summer Vacation. Volunteers are needed in classrooms and outside while campers enjoy snack and lunch breaks. ESC Summer Camps are Monday through Friday with volunteering opportunities from 8am to 4:30pm for 4-hour shifts. Shift flexibility available.
Exhibit Hall Docent
Join Eugene Science Center as a guide throughout the exhibit hall by training on how the different exhibits work and interacting with guests. As a steward of the science center, this volunteer will assist with maintaining and reseting exhibits, and will be encouraged to promote inquiry-based learning, invoking curiosity, and inspire critical thinking among guests. We are looking for multiple volunteers to staff the exhibit hall during hours of high occupancy (Fall-Spring: Tuesday through Sunday, Summer: Seven days a week).
Special Event Volunteer
Volunteer at Eugene Science Center after hours to help with exciting events, including Parent Night Out, Adult Nights, and Sensory Nights. Help the Education Department facilitate fun and themed STEM activities for scientists of all ages! These events alternate monthly throughout the year and typically last between 5pm and 9pm.
Early Ed Volunteer
The ESC Education Department is looking for a volunteer to join us weekly, or more often, to read STEAM related storybooks in our planetarium and to encourage learning in our youngest scientists. We’d also like to invite this volunteer to join us on Tot Days taking place every third Friday of the month. We are looking for a volunteer with experience and education in Early Childhood Education.