Our Volunteers Make a Difference
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 have the ability 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.
- Programs Volunteer – Assist with scheduled classroom programs and educational activities in our classroom and Maker Space.
- Girls Code Club – Help at our monthly meetups from September – May. No engineering or coding experience needed!
- Outreach Volunteer – Visit local venues to promote the Science Factory and demonstrate science activities with the public.
- Exhibit Maintenance Volunteer – Inspect exhibits and make repairs and improvements. Click here to read more about this opportunity!
- Garden Volunteer in Outdoor Courtyard – Help us maintain our gardens and outdoor exhibits on a theme of environmental sustainability.
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.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Lancaster Science Factory. We have many opportunities available. Please fill out our application below to help us learn a little more about you. Paper applications are also available at the Front Desk of the Lancaster Science Factory. Apply Now to Volunteer!