How to Volunteer

Our volunteers are the foundation on which Children’s Science Center is being built. You don’t need a math or science background or any specific experience to help out; you just need a lot of enthusiasm and a little bit of time. Our corps of volunteers has done everything from staff our “Museum Without Walls” booths at community events to writing news releases to much more. We welcome and appreciate any help and any amount of time you can offer.

As we expand our presence in Northern Virginia, we are looking for people who would like to help us spread the word that Children’s Science Center is coming! We need people to reach out to their acquaintances and organizations as well as people who would like to help us speak at various community events. You can organize a gathering in your home for friends and colleagues, or arrange for a presentation about Children’s Science Center at a meeting for a school, community or religious organization.

We currently have over 100 volunteers, but we are always look for more people to help out.
View the list of current volunteers

For more information, please contact us at Volunteer@TheChildrensScienceCenter.org or complete our Volunteer Candidate Information Form

Museum Without Walls Events (Interact with children to teach them about a basic scientific concepts and assist with a hands-on activity chosen for the specific event. Advance instructions and/or training will be provided).

Education (Assist in developing hands-on activities, exhibits, programs, and demonstrations to educate and excite children about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.).

Community Ambassador (Connect others to the Children’s Science Center initiative by inviting them to events; training is provided).

Special Events (Help with advance preparation and/or assist during special events).

Communications/Public Relations (Write newsletter articles, support social media, develop print materials, help with public relations, etc.).

Grant Writing and Fund Development (Identify funding sources for specific projects; help research, write, and/or review grant applications and proposals).

Administrative (Help the Children’s Science Center administratively by stuffing envelopes, tracking event attendance, etc.).

If you are interested in these positions or would like more information about volunteering, please contact us at Volunteer@TheChildrensScienceCenter.org or complete our Volunteer Candidate Information Form.