Donate your body to science! We are looking for enthusiastic, service minded individuals to share their time and talents with us. As a Fleet volunteer, you’ll help spark wonder and inspire science discovery in kids and adults alike. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities that are essential to fulfilling our mission to inspire lifelong learning in the fields of science and technology. Most positions require a commitment of 12 hours per month for the duration of six months. From the Learning Labs to the gallery floor to behind the scenes administration, every volunteer is an invaluable addition to the Fleet family.
If you are with a group or a corporate program and would like to volunteer together, we will gladly work with you to design a volunteer experience that will have a major impact on those you serve while also keeping sure to stay aligned with your corporate philanthropic mission. For more information please click here.
Prospective Volunteers:You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to apply! To get started, simply fill out our online application. Please review the volunteer positions listed below to see which opportunity interests you. Your qualifications will be reviewed to determinate if your background and experience match the qualifications for our current volunteer openings. If there appears to be a match, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
If you are 15-17 years of age, please click here
If you are 18 years of age and older, please click here
Specific Volunteer Listing:
• Tinkering Studio Activity Volunteer (pdf)
• Education Programs Volunteer (pdf)
• Event Ambassador (pdf)
• Gallery Facillitation Program Description (pdf)
Interview: At the interview you will meet with members of our Volunteer Programs team. This will give us the chance to get to know you better and give you the opportunity to ask questions you have about our volunteer experience. If you are 15-17 years of age, you will be required to bring in two letters of reference to the scheduled interview. If you are a good fit for our program, we will contact you to sign up for an orientation and training.
Background: We complete a thorough background check on all staff, volunteer and interns who are 18 years or older. This check includes county, state and federal criminal records and databases as well as Sexual offender registries. Staff and volunteers must have a satisfactory record with no history of violent or sexual crimes or theft.
Placement :Volunteers will be assigned based on their interests, experience and the needs of the Fleet. Some assignments require an additional interview with department staff or training before placement is offered. An official assignment email and job description will be sent to volunteers when placement is complete. We ask for a commitment of 6 months or greater for all of our volunteering opportunities.
We welcome a small nominal donation of $5 to cover the cost of a uniform shirt.
For more information you may contact the Volunteer Programs Manager at volunteerservices@rhfleet.org or (619) 238-1233 ext. 835
Benefits of Volunteering at the Reuben H Fleet Science Center:
Besides feeling good about giving back, helping others, and supporting a museum you love, volunteers also get these great benefits during the course of their volunteer commitment:
- Volunteers earn free admission to the museum and IMAX® films.
- Special 20-30% discount in the Museum Store; healthy discounts in Galileo’s Café.
- Invitations to our Staff Parties, our annual Volunteer Recognition Event, and special events, lectures and workshops scheduled at the Fleet.
- An abundance of “thanks!” from everyone at the Fleet and great incentive and recognition programs.
- Discounted memberships.
Volunteer Information Center
If you are a current volunteer please click here to log in to your volunteer account.
