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Become a volunteer!

As a Discovery World Volunteer, you are a partner in our mission and an essential part of bringing the wonders of science to hundreds of thousands each year. All you need is a sense of curiosity and a willingness to help your community!

For questions or more information, please contact our Volunteer Supervisor:

Samantha Machalik Gallagher
414-765-8629
volunteer@discoveryworld.org

Individual
  • Public Facing: Facilitate an activity or be an exhibit docent
  • Behind the Scenes: Assist with the maintenance of All Aboard! or work with our Summer Campers
  • Public Experiences: Assist with events like Halloween Members Night or Spring Fling Egg Hunt
Group & Corporate
  • Public Experiences: Assist with events like Halloween Members Night or Spring Fling Egg Hunt
  • Takeover an Exhibit: Share your expertise with our guests in one of our interactive exhibits
  • Facilitate a Discovery World Activity
  • STEAM Career Speaker: Speak with school groups about your career or industry
  • Summer Camp Speaker: Speak with our campers about your career or industry
Recurring Opportunities

For descriptions of the different recurring roles we offer, please see the Opportunity Directory.

Opportunity Directory
FAQs
  • Find a volunteer opportunity you are interested in.
  • Apply.
  • Have a phone interview with the Volunteer Supervisor.
  • Fill out some paperwork:
    • Liability & Confidentiality Waiver
    • Background Check (required for those 18+)
    • Look over our Volunteer Handbook
  • Undergo some training.
  • Different roles require different minimum hour commitments, but they range from 12-28 hours.
  • Most roles ask that you volunteer at least once a month, but the behind-the-scenes roles in the Aquarium have different requirements.
  • You create your own schedule! Volunteer when it’s most convenient for you.

Age varies by role, but the youngest we accept are 12 years old with a parent/guardian or 14 years old on your own. 

Yes! You can find those listed under the Jobs & Internships section of our website. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any court-mandated volunteer requests. 

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