Science Epicenter and DNA Learning Center
- Engage visitors, especially children, by bringing an interactive
approach to education by making science and learning fun,
not threatening.
- Work with any of the 85 hands-on activity stations depending
on volunteer placement including a light and laser room,
sound room, wood working shop, physics hall, electricity
and magnets room, pond life room, early childhood room,
resource center/library, marine life room or the many miles
of Arboretum trails.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills for all of the
following volunteer positions.
- Floor Facilitator: helps visitors understand and play
with our many hands-on interactive exhibits.
- Special Programs Assistant: Assist with the design and
implementation of classroom, hands-on programs. During the
school year there is a minimum of five programs every week
that are designed for school groups ages 4-16.
- Special Events Assistant: Coordinate, set up and clean
up for special events such as the Haunted Trail, Herp Day
and Dog Day.
- Visitor Services Assistant: Complete all tasks associated
with running an admissions and science store desk.
- Office Assistant: Provide clerical support for daily
and special projects.
- Animal Care Assistant: Provide feeding and cleaning services
for aquatic and terrestrial animals.
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