Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently at capacity, so there may be some delay in responding to your inquiry.

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While our teen volunteer program remains on hiatus, the paid HIGH SCHOOL EXPLAINER PROGRAM will be hiring for the 2026 School Year Session on July 1st, 2026.

A recent SFMTA list included the Exploratorium as a prospective site for Community Service hours; however, the museum does not host court-mandated service opportunities. We are working with SFMTA to update their list as soon as possible.

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Our Volunteer Contract

The Exploratorium agrees to:

• Provide you with appropriate orientation, support, space, materials, and equipment to accomplish the assigned project(s);

• Communicate with you about ongoing opportunities for volunteer involvement.

• Honor your request for a hiatus or withdrawal from an assignment. 

You agree to:

• Fulfill the terms of the volunteer opportunity as described or connect to discuss;

• Respond promptly to and cc the Volunteer Office on all museum communications;

• Abide by the general rules of access and conduct for all Exploratorium staff and honor mandatory sign-in via the ENVOY system;

• Wear your Exploratorium Volunteer I.D. Badge at all times while serving;

• Accurately record your volunteer hours in the MyImpact system;

• Grant the Exploratorium the right to use photographs in which you may appear while promoting the museum;

• Respect the confidentiality of sensitive or privileged information;

• Notify the Volunteer Manager if you need to redefine or end your commitment;
• Accept the Volunteer Manager's right to counsel you (and/or members of your group) or possibly dismiss you (or your group) from the Volunteer Program if you fail to comply with the guidelines.
• You are welcome to apply for employment through the Jobs Portal. In keeping with the definition and spirit of volunteering, you must not campaign for paid employment during service. 
• Acknowledge that this is an at-will role in a project-based program; once a project is completed, the museum may or may not be able to offer additional opportunities.