Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

Science Central is always accepting new volunteers for our educational team.

New Volunteer Introduction: Friday, July 31, 6:00-7:00 PM at Science Central.
Tour the building, meet other new volunteers, and learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers in our Education Department may help our team with demonstrations, engage with visitors on the exhibit floor, or assist with classes, camps, birthday parties, and outreach programs, both at the museum and out in our community.

Volunteers with a passion for animals might also assist in caring for our Animal Ambassadors who reside in the Nature Nook.

Volunteers who have a knack for organization might help manage curriculum or build lab kits for learning opportunities.

This department is a perfect fit for someone who enjoys working with people and sharing a passion for science.

You can gain experience at a nationally recognized science museum while developing public speaking and communication skills. You will make new connections and friends while supporting your community with science education.

Interests:

Requirements: Volunteers must be 14 years old or in the ninth grade.

Recognition: Volunteers who reach 50 hours of service receive a free family membership for one year.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Science Central’s Bike Rally!

This event kicks off our campaign to Bring Back The Bike! We are raising funds to install a brand new interactive exhibit, where everyone, young and old, will be able to ride a High Wire Bicycle nearly 30 feet high at Science Central. This will be a new and upgraded version of the original “High Rail” bike exhibit, which was decommissioned years ago.

The Bike Rally will take place on August 15, from 12 pm to 5 PM. Rally participants will start at Science Central and roll or stroll through downtown Fort Wayne, visiting iconic businesses to receive free swag and a puzzle piece at each location. They will return to Science Central to celebrate the completion of the trail and assembling their puzzle.

This event relies on the support and enthusiasm of our volunteers! All volunteers will receive a free drawstring bag, 50% off tickets to the Bike Rally event, as well as water and snacks.

Volunteers will staff Activity Tables at each location. At the table, they will greet Bike Rally participants when they arrive and document that they visited that particular location. They will provide them with their puzzle piece and free swag. They may also hand out water or demonstrate an educational science activity!

Volunteers should also greet the general public in a friendly manner and inform them about both the bike rally as well as how they can help Bring Back the Bike!

Volunteering is more fun with friends! Share this sign-up with folks you know to help us make this event special.

Thank you!

It takes a lot to keep Science Central running. We have a history of reaching out to groups in our community for aid. We have many projects, both inside and outside of the building, that large groups can help with. These could be painting, cleaning, building projects, stuffing envelops, or conducting tabletop activities with the visitors. If your group is looking for a fun bonding activity, consider helping out at Science Central. Some supplies (shovels, gloves, scrub brushes, etc.) will need to be provided by your group. Other than exceeding gratefulness, no compensation is made for the use of personal gas, supplies, etc. If your group is looking for a fun bonding activity, consider helping out at Science Central.

At Science Central we have a hands on approach to teaching science. We also have a hands on approach to our exhibits. We have built many of the exhibits on our floor. We also service them ourselves. As a volunteer you can assist the Science Central facilities department in all aspects of daily operation. Projects will vary depending on the area of greatest need. We need volunteer who know the ins and outs of cabinetry, electricity, engineering, gardening and more. If you have a skill to lend, we could use your help.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run a museum? Science Central has a constant need for administrative help.  While most of the public is aware of our museum and its exhibits, that is only one way in which we further the science education of the public. 

We have outreach programs that go out to local schools. We have summer camps that teach various scientific principles and skills. And we have virtual learning that is done world wide. We would never be able to accomplish these goals with the Administrative office.

Our volunteers assist Science Central’s administrative office in all aspects of daily operation. Projects will vary by department. Tasks could include data entry, marketing, envelope stuffing, filing, placing phone calls and answering emails.