Our volunteers are a reflection of a diverse community of people that embrace all cultures, ages, extended needs, and varying philosophies of life. Science Center volunteers (16+) all have a single uniting thread in common, they reflect the California Science Center’s mission to stimulate passion and curiosity towards science. They range from having extensive scientific backgrounds to very little. The Science Center welcomes a diverse volunteer team  forming a wide range of skills, passions, backgrounds and talents; we’d love to learn more about yours.

Everyone has the power to learn, build new skills and gain experience. By volunteering you will not only be giving back to your Los Angeles community, but you will be a part of our volunteering family that provides the gift of learning and inspiration to local out- of-state, and international visitors. If you are both curious and enthusiastic about science, this could be the right fit for you; explore volunteering with us today!

Boost your skill set and discover new things that may peak your interest, all while enabling the California Science Center to accomplish far more than that which the staff would be able to do alone. Step into a friendly environment and safe space.  Volunteering keeps you physically active, socially engaged, and supports an overall balanced well-being and sense of purpose. You are bound to meet interesting people and form a deeper connection with the world of science.

You do not necessarily need to come from a scientific academic discipline, not all volunteer positions at the Science Center require a background in science. If you have enthusiasm, the willingness to help and are curious about the world we live in, if you enjoy nature and living animals, or are fascinated by space, you won’t need to have a background in science.

Our Volunteer Department is very diligent about making sure every applicant is reviewed and matched with the appropriate position that is open. However, it isn’t always possible to find an assignment that fits with the applicant.

While some volunteer positions vary in commitment, many ask for a commitment of a minimum of four hours per week for six months to a year (requirement determined by volunteer position).  Volunteer shifts are available every day of the week (including Saturday & Sunday) between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are usually scheduled for a four hour shift, typical shifts are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please see our Volunteer Opportunities for a list of positions currently accepting applicants.

If you are interested in volunteering please complete the appropriate application listed below. We will be reviewing your application alongside the skills, qualifications and requirements for the volunteer position. If you are selected to be interviewed, we will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to reach everyone directly. Please note that response timelines vary due to many factors. We appreciate your patience during this process and thank you for your interest in contributing to the California Science Center!