Teen
Volunteers

About Our
Program

The Lawrence Hall of Science offers a fun, dynamic volunteer program for teens. All teens who wish to participate are required to apply to the program by January 16, 2024. Interested youths will have the opportunity to volunteer in various roles during the summer and throughout the year. We recruit youths once a year for these programs: 

• The Ingenuity Challenges 
• Floor and Exhibits including special events 
• The Outdoor Nature Lab
• Animal Discovery Zone
• Virtually Human
• Planetarium 
• Hands on Biotech

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 relationships
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work

Requirements

• Entering 9th grade or above and must be at least 14 years old or above by June 1 of 2024
• Commit to a minimum of 21 hours during the summer for two 3.5-hours each shift each month, volunteering in all areas of the museum
•  Able to continue volunteering throughout the school year for a minimum of two 3-hour shifts per month, volunteering in a specific program of the teen’s choice
• Volunteer weekdays and/or weekends during the summer and weekends beyond the summer (Shifts are available in the morning and/or afternoons and on certain holidays)
• Able to attend three mandatory onboarding sessions
• Able to leave the site on their own at the end of the shift (Applicant should be authorized by guardian for self-release)
• Able to transport themselves to the site since we do not offer transportation 
• Show an interest in topics related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM subjects)
• Commit to work with our visitors, most of whom are families with children
• Complete all forms required in a timely manner, and comply 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 14 years old or above, who are not current Lawrence Hall of Science volunteers, may apply now.
• Apply before the deadline. We only have 80 spaces available!
• Check your email inbox. Candidates will be notified by email, using the address indicated on their application.
• Save the date for the mandatory onboarding sessions (no exceptions will be made).
• Teens will be required to complete and submit hard copies of all forms provided to them during the orientation. No documents will be accepted after the deadline.

2024 Timeline
for New Teen Volunteers

Zoom Interview Times

• Weekday times available between 3:30 pm and 4:30pm
• Weekday times available between 11:00 am and 1:00pm & 2:00pm and 5:00pm

Onboarding Sessions

Onboarding Form Submissions

• Submit forms in person to room 209/B level or mailed to the Lawrence Hall of Science Volunteer Program, Verónica Urdaneta