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Volunteering Opportunities

The Museum of Science seeks to recruit, develop, and retain individuals from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We strive to create and sustain a more affirming environment for all staff, interns, volunteers, trustees and overseers. We value expertise gained at the Museum and encourage professional development and career growth.

Our visitors learn more about the world around us through touch, observation, interaction, and play. Their experiences are made substantially more meaningful through the work of our dedicated and enthusiastic core of volunteers, who are an integral part of the Museum's community. Volunteers support the Museum in activities that range from interacting with visitors to providing administrative support for the staff. In all that they do, their work enables the Museum to provide a lively, fun and educational experience for everyone.

Become part of our volunteer team! To apply, please print, complete, and mail an application:

Office of Volunteer Services
Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114-1099

If you are a youth applicant (ages 14-18), you must include a letter of reference with your application.
If you have questions, email the Volunteer Office at volunteer1@mos.org or call 617-589-0380.

Once we receive your application and an appropriate match can be made, a representative from Volunteer Services will contact you to discuss the program.

Current Volunteer Opportunities
Butterfly Garden Volunteer
Cahners ComputerPlace Technical Volunteer
Cahners ComputerPlace Volunteer
Computer Clubhouse Mentor
Exhibit Hall Interpreter
Eye Opener Volunteer
Human Body Connection Interpreter
Information Desk Volunteer
Live Animal Center Volunteer
Special Project Volunteer
Discovery Center Volunteer Interpreter
 

Did you know?

  • The Museum of Science is an independent, nonprofit institution funded by individuals like you, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.

  • The Museum is the nation's first science center to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Its live animal collection comprises some 120 animals of 50 species.

  • With 1.5 million visitors coming through its doors each year, the Museum is Boston's second most popular destination; only the Red Sox draw bigger crowds.

Annual Fund

Want to do more for the Museum? Check out our annual giving societies:

Volunteering

Opportunities vary from interpreting exhibit spaces to guiding and providing information. No experience is necessary; the Museum provides you with training.