Discovery Room
Volunteers interact with the public and help Discovery Room visitors examine and touch
specimens that normally are only seen. More
about the Discovery Room
Time
Commitment: One 3-hour weekend shift per month or 1–2 afternoon
shifts (Tuesday–Friday)
Training/Experience: Specialized training in all aspects of the room and in interacting with
families and young children; on-the-job training.
Exploration Station Carts
Volunteers interact with visitors and provide information on natural
history topics. Cart topics include both live animal displays as well as non-living presentations such as minerals or skeletons. Occasional volunteer projects involve assisting in the development of new cart topics.
Time commitment: two-hour shifts 2–3 times per month
Training/Experience: 5–8 hours of group and individual training
Living
Conservatory
Volunteers guide visitors
through the Conservatory and monitor interactions between visitors and the
exhibit. More
about the Living Conservatory
Time commitment: two-hour shifts 2–3 times per month (Tuesday–Sunday )
Training/Experience: Specialized training on natural history and programming
skills; on-the-job training
Naturalist Center
Volunteers greet and assist Naturalist Center visitors as they interact with specimens and resources available in the Center. Occasional volunteer projects include preparing, labeling and curating specimens. More about the Naturalist Center
Time Commitment: At least 6–8 hours per month (Tuesday–Sunday)
Training/Experience: On-the-job training; experience with computers and/or curation of specimens helpful.
For more information, contact Tullie Johnson, volunteer coordinator, at 919.733.7450, ext. 605.
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