Volunteering

The success of the Lancaster Science Factory depends largely on our volunteers. Volunteers help with a wide range of activities. While specific needs will vary throughout the year, here are some of the ongoing volunteer positions:

Front Desk/Greeter
Floor Volunteer
Demonstrator
Special Events
Administration (Office help)
Education/Community Events Assistant

Volunteer Benefits:

All volunteers have fun sharing skills, learning new ones, meeting new people and much more, including:

Free admission to the Lancaster Science Factory
Free membership upon completion of 100 volunteer hours
Admission to all ASTC science centers in accordance with the Passport Program
Flexible scheduling

Science Factory Operations:

* Admissions Desk Volunteers handle visitor admissions.
* Floor Volunteers interact with visitors and demonstrate exhibits. An ability to interact comfortably with visitors (especially with school children) and work independently is essential.
*Science Cafe volunteers help plan and present demonstrations and small group activities at the Science Cafe
* Office Volunteers work with Science center staff behind the scenes on a variety of administrative tasks, depending on skills and interests.

Program Volunteers

* Demonstrator volunteers plan and present demonstrations and small group activities in an area of science which is of particular interest to the demonstrator
* Event coordinators help with planning, set-up and visitor activities for special events.

Exhibit Volunteers

* Exhibit installation volunteers help install new exhibits coming into the Science Factory.
* Production and repairs volunteers work with Science Center staff in building, painting, maintaining and fixing exhibits.
* Special event volunteers help plan and source materials for special events. For example, a bridge building contest.

Fundraising Volunteers

* Annual Campaign volunteers handle a wide range of jobs for this annual event, including coordination and administration of campaign materials and data management.

(Volunteers at the Lancaster Science Factory have LOTS OF FUN and meet lots of VERY COOL people too!!!!)

Volunteer Management Scheduling Software
Provided by:
WhenToWork Online Employee Scheduling

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