Volunteer
Why volunteer at Spark?
As a not-for-profit organization, Spark engages more than 200 volunteers per year to support program delivery in a variety of public-facing and behind-the-scenes roles.
- Create remarkable and welcoming experiences for visitors from all walks of life
- Develop and share professional skills at the interface of science and society
- Join a community of people passionate about making the world a better place by sharing science infused with creativity and humanity
- Earn credit for school or community work
- Understand different potential career options
Social
Get access to exclusive social events with employees and volunteers! Participate in ongoing educational workshops and team building events.
Professional
Volunteers who have contributed 100+ hours of service can request a reference letter.
Discounts
Enjoy free parking and 25% off all items in the Spark Eatery and Spark Store.
Loyalty Program
Active volunteers with 125+ hours get a free annual membership to Spark.
Plus, two free entrance tickets to share with others after 100 hours, 250 hours, and every subsequent 250 hours worked.
How to apply
- Please visit sparkscience.galaxydigital.com. Selected applicants will be invited to an interview.
- After interviews and reference checks have been completed, successful candidates are offered volunteer positions. A Police Information Check (PIC) is required for volunteers 18 years and older. Volunteers who turn 18 while on the job will need to obtain a PIC. Instructions for obtaining a PIC at no cost will be provided.
- New volunteers attend a weekend orientation session.
- Volunteers are connected with their supervisors and schedules are established. Job training takes place during the first shift and volunteering begins! A three-month trial period is a part of every volunteer position.
- In additional to regular volunteer duties, periodic calls for special event support will be sent to the volunteer community.
Who can apply
Anyone sixteen years of age and older is welcome to apply! (For summer camp volunteers, we will consider individuals fourteen and older.) Spark volunteers tend to be:
- Passionate about the place where creativity, conversation, and science intersect
- Interested in welcoming and reflecting people of all ages, cultures, and orientations
- Open to learning new things
- Committed to providing a high standard of service in a collaborative environment
Apply to volunteer
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