Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers must be age 16+ and may need to complete background clearances required by law. Orientation and training will be provided.  An ideal volunteer should be able to volunteer at least 2 shifts per month.  We are seeking friendly individuals with a positive attitude and an interest in encouraging hands-on STEM learning.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Exhibit Floor Volunteer – Create a fun learning environment by interacting with visitors and overseeing the exhibit floor.
• Science Demonstrator – Lead demonstrations or activities at the Science Cafe as an individual or as a team. This is a great opportunity for business groups and clubs!
• Girls Code Club – Help at our monthly meetups from September – May.  No engineering or coding experience needed!
• Exhibit Maintenance Volunteer –  Inspect exhibits and make repairs and improvements. Click here to read more about this opportunity!
• STEM Ambassador – For students 16+ interested in careers in STEM and/or education. Receive specialized volunteer training, complete 20 service hours, learn about STEM careers from real-life scientists, and assist in our STEM education programs to earn this distinction.
• Career Mentor – Share your career experience with students interested in STEM through presentations or panel discussions.

Volunteer Benefits

In addition to having fun, learning, sharing skills, and meeting new people, our volunteer benefits include:

• Free admission to the Lancaster Science Factory
• Free membership upon completion of 100 volunteer hours (which includes admission to all other ASTC science centers as part of the Passport Program)
• Flexible scheduling
• Volunteer hour verification letters and letters of recommendation are available.