The Science of Volunteering
Become a part of our chemistry....

Volunteers are very special people at the California Science Center. Varying in age, they come from all walks of life—yet on a volunteer level, they share the same mission … to touch the lives of children and families in a positive way by giving of their personal time.

Click to check our ongoing opportunities and volunteer benefits.

If you are 16 or older, love science, feel comfortable working with the public and want to do something positive for yourself and your community, then consider volunteering at the California Science Center.

Volunteers enjoy fun and stimulating individual and group training. All volunteers receive the following benefits:

• previews of exhibits and IMAX films
• invitations to special events and workshops
• free parking
• discounts at our on-site restaurants (Rose Garden Café and McDonalds)
• discounts at the ExploraStore gift center
• and much more!

Learn more about our volunteer opportunities by clicking on the link below or contact us by clicking on the following address: VolunteerDept@cscmail.org.

If you would like to apply to become a volunteer, please complete the following application and forms, and return via one of the following ways:

• Email:VolunteerDept@cscmail.org,
• Fax: (213) 744-2673, or
• U. S. mail:
  California Science Center
  Department of Volunteer Resources
  700 State Drive
  Los Angeles, CA 90037

If you think you might like to volunteer, please check out our ongoing opportunities and volunteer benefits, and then submit an application. Please click on the links below to download the application that suits your needs.

Adult Volunteer Application (18 and over)
Youth Volunteer Application (ages 16 to 17)

To download and print the application forms, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. You can download the reader for free here.