The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery welcomes young scientists and educators to be a part of our 2025 Teen Volunteer Program this summer. Join the education team for a fun summer that aims to build and develop valuable skills in informal science instruction and public speaking. All while have a little bit of fun along the way.

This year we are excited to announce two updates to our summer program. Our regular volunteer experience title has been updated to Junior Museum Educator to better reflect the educational opportunities this volunteer position provides to our guests. This is still our main position for those looking to jump into the museum world. The second update is a new position for volunteers looking to take that next step as a Junior Camp Assistant and learn about how the museum offers an amazing summer camp experience to families. 

Please read each position carefully and begin your application today by clicking the button at the top of this page.

Program Dates and Hours
The Summer Volunteer Program runs from June to August. Volunteers are assigned a specific day and shift that they will keep for the duration of the program. The dates and times for our two summer positions are different:

• Junior Museum Educator
  • • Starts June 1^st & ends August 9th
    • Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm
    • Mondays-Saturdays 9:30am-4:00pm
• Junior Camp Assistant
  • • Starts June 2^nd & ends August 1st
    • Mondays-Fridays 8:15am-3:15pm

Volunteers get a lunch break and are expected to bring their own food and drink, but the Eco Cafe is open should you need to purchase a lunch. Opportunities for additional shifts may appear around specialty events or on a case-by-case basis.

Application Requirements
The number of applicants is limited and not guaranteed with just a submitted application. It is important that everyone carefully complete all aspects of their application to be considered. Review the All-volunteer applicants’ section below first, then read the following sections for the position you are interested in applying for to make sure you understand everything that must be submitted.

All volunteer applicants:

• Submit the online application.
• Send in a letter of recommendation to volunteer@boonshoftmuseum.org.
  • • It can be from a teacher, counselor, coach, mentor, for friend of family.
• Complete the parent/guardian authorization form sent to you.
• Attend the mandatory Orientation Day training.

Junior Museum Educators:

• Must be between the ages of 12-18 by the start date of the program.
• Complete the educator questionnaire that is sent to you after your application is reviewed. 

Junior Camp Assistants:

• Must be between the ages of 15-18 by the start date of the program.
• Completed the previous 2024 summer volunteer program.
• Complete camp assistant questionnaire that is sent to you after your application is reviewed.
• Attend a scheduled interview. Times will be offered to you on weekends to find best availability.

All the materials above must be submitted by the closing date on April 1st. All applicants will be contacted between May 1-3 about their acceptance into the volunteer program and what their potential schedule will be. Applications received after the closing date, missing parts to their application, or do not meeting the age requirement will not be accepted.

Orientation Day
All accepted volunteers must attend one of the following orientation days. Orientation allows everyone to meet other volunteers and supervisors, review the handbook and rules, get a uniform, complete a team scavenger hunt, and receive important training for their volunteer position. Please bring a packed lunch or snack for the break.

• May 24^th 9:30am-4:30pm
• May 25^th 9:30am-4:30pm

You cannot begin volunteering if you do not attend the orientation.