Earn school volunteer hours, have fun, and make a difference at
Kentucky Science Center. We need your talents, intellect, creativity, and
enthusiasm. Get to know all the ways we Do Science by being part of the team.
Be a 2019Summer VolunTeen
Apply by MARCH 1, 2019 atKYScienceCenter.org/support/volunteer/
/kentuckysciencecenter @kyscience kyscience@kyscience
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?VolunTeens must be at least 13 years old by June 1 and entering 9th grade or higher in the 2019-2020 school year. Teens must be able to volunteer one day a week for 8 weeks from June-August. VolunTeens may miss no more than 2 of the 8 weeks due to family vacations, camps, or other opportunities, must complete the 90 minute interview process, and attend a mandatory orientation on either June 6 or 7.
WHAT DO VOLUNTEENS DO?VolunTeens are an integral part of the Science Center team and interact with visitors throughout the museum. Teens have the opportunity to work with educators in the exhibit halls, assist with School’s Out Science Camps, and facilitate movies in our 4-story digital theater.
WHEN DO VOLUNTEENS WORK?Summer teens volunteer one day a week, Monday through Saturday (the same day each week), from 10:00A.M.-4:00 P.M. During the school year, teens are required to volunteer 20 hours on weekends and during school breaks to be considered for the following summer program. VolunTeens must also be committed to checking email regularly.
WHAT BENEFITS DO VOLUNTEENS RECEIVE?• Free admission (for teen only) to the Science Center and films (according to availability).• In-depth training by staff, guest speakers and active volunteers.• Good experience for resumes and future jobs; recommendations written upon request.• An opportunity to meet and work with some of the greatest teens in the Louisville area.• Earn school volunteer hours.
HOW DO TEENS APPLY FOR VOLUNTEEN POSITIONS?All teens must submit an application, medical form, teen/parent contract and two recommendations by MARCH 1, 2019. Online applications and other paperwork can be found at KYScienceCenter.org/volunteer/
Call the Volunteer Office for questions: 502-561-6146 or 502-561-6124, or email Jenna Dixon, Manager of Volunteer Services, at [email protected]
