Summer Camp Youth Volunteer
Our Summer Camp program welcomes Youth Volunteers, ages 14-17, to support the informal science education led by Camp Staff. Camp Volunteers prepare the classroom for the day, help the Camp Educator and Camp Counselor with classroom management, and work directly with the kids on a wide variety of experiments, projects, and activities. Volunteers help create a fun, safe environment while assisting campers in their exploration of science!
Camp Schedule:
Camps run May 26 - August 22 at the Museum in Durham. We will also offer camp at the Montessori Community School of Chapel Hill from June 15 to July 31. Volunteers must work 7:45 am – 3:30 pm each camp day.
Requirements
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Be at least 14 years old by May 26, 2026
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Have experience working with young children and in positions of responsibility
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Have demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team
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Have an interest in science
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All application materials must be submitted online by April 1, 2026
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our Summer Camp Youth Volunteer Program, you must complete the application linked below. If this is your first time applying, you are required to submit two (2) Teacher/Mentor Recommendations using a form that will be given to you when the application is submitted. Returning volunteers do not need to submit Teacher/Mentor Recommendations. All application materials must be submitted online by April 1, 2026, at midnight.
Selection Process:
After reviewing completed applications, new candidates will be scheduled to interview at the Museum of Life and Science. Volunteer interviews will take place at the Museum between the Volunteer Coordinator and the volunteer applicant. We have limited spots available, so unfortunately, not every applicant will be chosen. Returning volunteers will be given priority. All selected to join our program must attend Summer Camp Youth Volunteer Orientation.
