Volunteer Opportunities Meet the Volunteer Portal Our mission-driven volunteer roles include providing informal education experiences for Museum visitors, assisting with direct customer service, supporting business and administrative needs, assisting with Museum events, and more.The Volunteer Portal is a separate site for volunteers to sign up for shifts, track their hours, and find new opportunities. Interested in volunteering? Please visit the portal and create an account or log in to view our volunteer opportunities. Visit the Volunteer Portal 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 AccommodationsYou 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. Volunteer FAQs 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. Visit the Volunteer Portal More to Explore View Job Opportunities View Internships
