Volunteer
SCIENCE NEEDS YOU
As a volunteer at McWane Science Center and IMAX® Dome Theater, discovery, exploration, creativity, learning, and fun await you. Plunge into the World of Water and help a group learn about more than 50 species of saltwater life; explore the mysteries of space with a school group in Challenger Learning Center Alabama; educate a young inventor with the building blocks of science in ScienceQuest; and welcome a family to the IMAX® Dome Theater, where larger-than-life images and amazing sound engulf them. Whether your interest is in learning and discovery or service and assistance, you are sure to find exciting challenges and rewarding adventures as a McWane Science Center volunteer. |
About our Volunteer Program
McWane Science Center offers a variety of rewarding volunteer opprotunities from greeting visitors and answering questions, to presenting science demonstrations in our Exhibit Halls. As a volunteer you will gain new experience, meet interesting people and enjoy a fun, family-oriented atmosphere. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, ages and educational backgrounds with a passion for life-long learning.
McWane Science Center also extends valuable benefits including:
- Discounts in the Really Cool Stuff store and Café
- FREE Parking while on duty
- FREE IMAX screenings (non-feature films)
- FREE family membership after completion of 100 hours
Adult Volunteer Program
McWane Science Center Adult volunteers are individuals who are 18 years of age and older and have completed high school. McWane Science Center offers a variety of rewarding volunteer experiences for adults who want to give back, learn something new, and educate visitors. Opportunities include presenting science experiments, greeting visitors, helping with camps and so much more! Please call the Volunteer Department at (205) 714-8272 today if you are interested in volunteering or want to learn more about the program opportunities.
Teen Volunteer Program
McWane Science Center offers an exciting program for teen volunteers. If you are between the ages of 14 and 17 or have completed the 8th grade, our youth program is designed to give you a safe, fun and engaging environment to stretch your mind and gain valuable workforce skills. You may volunteer during the scool year and/or during the summer.
Click here for an application.
Summer Teen Program
We will start taking applications for our Summer Teen Program on Feb 1st. You may apply if you are 14 years of age or have completed the 8th grade. The dealine for applications is April 1st and we will start the interview process shortly thereafter. Training will begin May 29th and the program will end August 10.
Shifts during the summer are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Volunteers will be doing any number of things from our daily floor activities like making slime in the Protozone, to helping our educators with our camps like Weather Watchers, Ooey Gooey Science, and Bustin' Myths- just to name a few! There's something for everyone her at McWane Science Center!
Docents
To be accepted in the McWane Science Center Docent program, you must be an adult volunteer who has completed six months and/or 100 hours of service. A Docent’s major responsibility is presenting small and large scale science demonstrations and programs to our visitors. Docents are required to attend monthly trainings and play a major role in helping our visitors gain a better understanding of science and the world around them.
Application Process
Admission to the Volunteer program is by application and interview with the McWane Science Center Volunteer Manager. All applicants, including new and returning volunteers, must submit an application as well as a letter of recommendation from a non-relative, resume and an essay. The essay topic is “Why do you want to be a McWane Science Center volunteer?”
Click here to download the Volunteer Application
Current Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in current volunteer opportunities, events and specialized placements that the McWane Science Center has to offer, click here
Winter Wonderland (November 25-January 8)
The Winter Wonderland exhibit is a great place to volunteer at McWane. This exhibit features a Snow Room, Zip Line, giant Ice Slide and more! For more information visit our link here.
Internships
Coming Spring 2012
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