Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking to recruit and retain people who enjoy volunteering and are eager to learn new things. Our mission-driven volunteers will support the Museum through volunteer service in either education-themed roles or behind-the-scenes opportunities.

Interested individuals should feel comfortable working with our patrons of diverse abilities, ages, and backgrounds. A background in science is welcome, but not necessary. You must be at least 14 years of age to volunteer with the Museum.

For more information about applications and specific volunteer roles, visit our our Volunteer Portal. For general questions, see the Volunteer Program FAQs section below.

How to Apply

For more information about our volunteer program and our open volunteer opportunities, visit our online Volunteer Portal.

The Volunteer Portal is a separate site for volunteers to sign up for shifts, track their hours, and find new opportunities. Please visit our online Volunteer Portal to create an account or log in, and to view our volunteer opportunities.

Have you previously volunteered with us? Individuals who volunteered in or before 2020 will already have profiles in the Volunteer Portal. If you have questions, email the volunteer office at volunteers@mos.org.

Volunteer Requirements and Accommodations

You must be at least 14 years of age.
Staff, interns, and volunteers are required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment/volunteerism. The Museum will consider an exemption from the vaccine requirement if they are unable to get vaccinated due to a qualifying medical disability or a sincerely held religious objection. The Museum is not required to provide an accommodation or exemption from the vaccine requirement if doing so would pose a direct threat to others in the workplace or would create an undue hardship for the Museum.
The Museum will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact the volunteer office via email volunteers@mos.org.

Further questions? Check out our Volunteer Program FAQs section below.

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Volunteer FAQ

+ - What can I do?
Volunteers support the Museum in activities that range from interacting with visitors to providing administrative support for the staff. Volunteer positions are open to anyone above 14 years of age and older. For more information about applications and specific volunteer roles, visit our volunteer portal.
+ - Is there a career pathway at the Museum of Science?
Volunteering can be a great way to learn more about an organization’s mission and culture, but it is not a necessary step if your goal is to become an employee with us. Check out our job listings and our internship listings.
+ - What are the requirements?
We are looking for people who enjoy volunteering and are eager to learn new things. A background in science is welcome, but not necessary. Volunteer shift length and frequency vary depending on department and specific role. You must be at least 14 years of age. Staff, interns, and volunteers are required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment/volunteerism unless the individual has an approved exemption (see above requirements).
+ - What benefits will I receive?
In addition to rewarding volunteering experience, active volunteers receive various on-site benefits including free admission to the Exhibit Halls, IMAX® films, and Planetarium shows, free parking in our Museum garage, and discounts in the Museum store and café.
+ - Do I need to create a Volunteer Portal Account?

If I am new to volunteering with the Museum? Yes, all individuals looking to apply to be a volunteer must create an account using a valid email address on our Volunteer Portal. Once an account is active, volunteers can use the portal to sign up for shifts, track their hours, and apply for new opportunities.

If I have volunteered in the past? Individuals who volunteered during or before 2020 will already have profiles in the Volunteer Portal. Please email the volunteer office at volunteers@mos.org to activate your Volunteer Portal profile.
+ - How can I get started?

To apply, please visit online Volunteer Portal to create an account or log in, and to view our volunteer opportunities.

If you have further questions or need an accommodation, email the volunteer office at volunteers@mos.org or call 617-589-0380.

The Museum of Science is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Museum of Science is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability or protected group status. Federal and State law prohibit employment discrimination.

It is the Museum of Science’s policy when recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, and terminating employees to comply with those laws which prohibit discrimination as to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or other covered veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees, interns and volunteer are treated with respect and dignity.

Employee benefits include free parking in the Museum garage, T accessibility, free admission, discounts in the Museum store and café, a retirement and savings plan, and much more!

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