Teen
Volunteers

Skills & Experiences Youth Gain

Volunteering at The Lawrence not only is a great way to fulfill community service requirements, but it also provides teens with the opportunity to develop job skills.

These include

• Public speaking and customer service
• Self-confidence and leadership
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage multiple assignments under changing conditions
• Learning ways to communicate science to the public
• Building interpersonal relationship
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work

Requirements

• Entering 9th grade or above
• Able to continue volunteering throughout the  school year for a minimum of two 3-hour shifts per month in any program of your choice
• Able to attend a Mandatory Orientation on April 8th or April 15th, from 11:00am to 2:30pm
• Able to commit to minimum hour-requirement indicated for each program
• Attend a training in a designated area
• Willing to show an interest in topics related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM subjects)
• Committing to work with our visitors, most of whom are families with children
• Completing all forms required in a timely manner, and complying with volunteer processes described in the Teen Volunteer Handbook (handbook and forms to be handed out during orientation)

Next Steps

• Teens entering 9th grade or above, who are not current Lawrence Hall of Science volunteers, may apply now.
• Apply before the deadline. We only have 100 spaces available!
• Check your email inbox. Accepted candidates will be notified by email, using the address indicated on your application.
• Save the date for the Mandatory Orientation.
• You will be required to complete and submit hard copies of all forms provided to you during the orientation. No documents will be accepted after the deadline.
• Sign up for training after your volunteer coordinator has assigned you to a specific area.