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Flexible Schedule
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Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Join Carnegie Science Center’s adult volunteer program as a Museum Event Volunteer and help engage and educate our visitors about science and technology! You don’t need to have a science background, just an interest in sharing your love of science with our visitors. Museum Event Volunteers Serve as ambassadors for Carnegie Science Center during events and contribute to our mission to connect people and science, igniting curiosity that endures for a lifetime. Assist with hands-on science activities and demonstrations that cover various science concepts and topics Greet and welcome visitors and direct them throughout the facility Assist with light set-up or tear-down duties Time Commitment: volunteer for at least 4 events in a 6-month period. Events occur weekdays, weekends, daytime, and evening. Shifts are ~4-5 hours long. Volunteers will be notified when events requires volunteer support and can sign up to assist with opportunities that fit into their schedule. Qualifications: Must attend a volunteer orientation before you can begin to volunteer Must be comfortable working with the public, including families, students, and adults Must be comfortable communicating with visitors Takes initiative to interact and communicate with visitors Volunteer Benefits: Free parking for scheduled volunteer shifts Museum discounts Clearances: Upon acceptance into the program, all volunteers are required to provide and pay for background checks and clearances. Act 33 and 34 Clearances are free for volunteers. Volunteers who have lived in Pennsylvania for at least 10 years must have their Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33) and Criminal Record Check Clearance (Act 34). Volunteers who have lived in Pennsylvania for less than 10 years must have their Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33) and Criminal Record Check Clearance (Act 34) plus an FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114).
Date Posted: 2024-12-06
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Flexible Schedule
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Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Mentors work alongside a high school student in designing projects using technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting, while building a positive relationship with the student and supporting them in developing life skills and exploring a career in STEM. -Mentors will work alongside a student while learning to use the Fab Lab equipment and software and then designing a capstone project that will have a positive impact in the community. -Mentors are expected to act as a role model and a source of friendship and encouragement for their mentee. -Mentors assist and collaborate with students on their project, and they empower and inspire the mentee to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. -Mentors also support students by guiding conversations about careers and school. The Mentors in the Making program is a 1:1 mentoring program at BNY Mellon Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center for youth ages 14-18 from low-income families in the Pittsburgh area. The program was started in 2017 because, although the Mobile Fab Lab brings digital fabrication experiences to hundreds of students in their classrooms, there was a need for students to explore "making" inside the Fab Lab space over a longer period of time. Through Mentors in the Making, students learn digital fabrication and design alongside their mentors during weekly sessions that take place both online and in person, alternating every other week throughout the school year. Virtual sessions focus on digital design, and sessions in person emphasize hands-on making using Fab Lab equipment. Together, students and mentors engage in the Engineering Design Process to work on complex projects. As students lead projects, mentors model skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. As STEM professionals, mentors also offer their guidance and perspectives regarding school and career choices.
Date Posted: 2024-12-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Join Carnegie Science Center’s adult volunteer program and help engage and educate our visitors about science, history, and technology, and welcome visitors to the museum! You don’t need to have a science, history, or technology background, just an interest in sharing your passion with our visitors. Carnegie Science Center is seeking adult volunteers to volunteer in the following areas: Miniature Railroad & Village Gallery Experiences Miniature Railroad & Village Volunteers will assist floor presenters in by engaging in informal, positive, informational, and personalized interactions with Carnegie Science Center visitors of all ages Share information about the history depicted through the Village and the technology of the trains. Does not require familiarity of operating trains. Time Commitment: one 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months. Shifts are available from 10am-2pm Thursday or 1-5pm Monday and Wednesday. The Science Center is open Wednesday-Monday. Gallery Experiences Assist floor presenters in engaging visitors of all ages, help them experience exhibits, and have fun learning science. Assist staff with exhibit demonstrations that cover various science concepts and topics Exhibits include Mars: The Next Giant Leap, Bricksburgh, Little Learner Clubhouse, BodyWorks, SpacePlace, H2OH, Highmark SportsWorks, and our new traveling exhibition The Science Behind Pixar Time Commitment: one 4-hour shift per week for at least 6 months. Shifts are available 10am-2pm Wednesday and 1-5pm Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Science Center is open Wednesday-Monday. Qualifications: Must attend a volunteer orientation before they can begin to volunteer Must be comfortable working with the public, including families, students, and adults Must be comfortable communicating with visitors Takes initiative to interact and communicate with visitors Volunteer Benefits: Free parking for scheduled volunteer shifts Museum discounts Clearances: Upon acceptance into the program, all volunteers are required to provide and pay for background checks and clearances. Act 33 and 34 Clearances are free for volunteers. Volunteers who have lived in Pennsylvania for at least 10 years must have their Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33) and Criminal Record Check Clearance (Act 34). Volunteers who have lived in Pennsylvania for less than 10 years must have their Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33) and Criminal Record Check Clearance (Act 34) plus an FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114). The Animals & Habitats volunteer position requires a PA fishing licence, per Pennsylvania state law, to present with animals on the museum floor. Any license fees are the responsibility of the volunteer.
Date Posted: 2024-11-08
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Flexible Schedule
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Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Join Carnegie Science Center’s adult volunteer program as a Buhl Planetarium Volunteer or Skywatch Volunteer and help engage and educate our visitors about science and astronomy! You don’t need to have a science or astronomy background, just an interest in sharing your love of science and astronomy with our visitors. Buhl Planetarium Volunteers Conduct science activities and hands-on demonstrations with planetarium guests. Assist with day-to-day operations of the Buhl Planetarium, including line/crowd control, seating, preparing the planetarium for shows, making building announcements, and answering guests' questions. Volunteers may also be asked to help planetarium department with special events and in the observatory. Time Commitment: one 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months. Shifts are available from 10am-2pm or 11am-3pm Monday and Friday. The Science Center is open Wednesday-Monday. Skywatch Volunteers Assist with/operate telescopes during Skywatch and/or other Buhl Planetarium programs Volunteers may be asked to help planetarium department with special events and in the observatory. Conduct science activities and hands-on demonstrations with planetarium guests. Please note that Skywatch programs occur outdoors in low-light conditions. Activities will be set up on the Science Center roof, which may be cold and/or windy, depending on weather conditions. Time Commitment: Minimum 4 events between April and September. Shifts may occur 1-2 times a month from 8pm to midnight. Qualifications: Must attend a volunteer orientation before you can begin to volunteer Must be comfortable working with the public, including families, students, and adults Must be comfortable communicating with visitors Takes initiative to interact and communicate with visitors Volunteer Benefits: Free parking for scheduled volunteer shifts Museum discounts Clearances: Upon acceptance into the program, all volunteers are required to provide and pay for background checks and clearances. Act 33 and 34 Clearances are free for volunteers. Volunteers who have lived in Pennsylvania for at least 10 years must have their Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33) and Criminal Record Check Clearance (Act 34). Volunteers who have lived in Pennsylvania for less than 10 years must have their Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33) and Criminal Record Check Clearance (Act 34) plus an FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114).
Date Posted: 2024-12-06
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