Volunteer at Mi-Sci
Volunteers at the Michigan Science Center assist with a wide range of projects and service needs that suit multiple levels of engagement with us and our visitors. Whether you are a Science enthusiast looking to share your passion, or a team of dedicated individuals looking to support a non-profit as part of an employer volunteer program, we have an opportunity that is right for you. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer should apply below, or feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator with questions.
After you apply, you will be contacted for an interview to gauge the best fit for you on our volunteer team. All volunteers will receive training relevant to their role, as well as opportunities to become acquainted with all of our programming from theater shows to rotating exhibits.
Become a Volunteer
If you’re an individual looking to join the Michigan Science Center team as a volunteer, please fill out this form so we can find a great role for you!
Please note, you must be 16+ years of age and pass a background check to volunteer at the Michigan Science Center.
Current Openings
Our newest exhibition, Towers of Tomorrow, is a traveling exhibition from Museums of History NSW and toured internationally by Flying Fish Exhibits focusing on building with Lego Bricks. Presented by Ford Motor Company Fund this exhibition features Lego brick recreations of famous skyscrapers from around the world. Guests are encouraged to build their own Towers of Tomorrow with loose Lego Brick offered in the exhibition.
Do you love building with Lego bricks? Are you a fan of Lego products? If so, volunteering as a Learning Ambassador in Towers of Tomorrow might be the prefect role for you. The Learning Ambassador’s main goal is to help guests interact with and understand the process of building and creating Towers, while also helping to maintain the safety of the exhibit.
Volunteers for Towers of Tomorrow are needed Tuesday-Sunday from 9:45 AM to 4:15 PM with late nights one Friday a month, all volunteers are asked to commit at least 5 hours per month with a flexible schedule to maintain their standing as a volunteer at the Michigan Science Center.
Corporate Volunteers
Looking to get out of the office? The Michigan Science Center also offers volunteer opportunities to various sized teams of people from companies, schools and other organizations to assist with a wide range of projects. If you would like to submit an inquiry about potential opportunities to volunteer with your group, please email volunteers@mi-sci.org.
