Interested in joining our team as a volunteer?
The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science prioritizes a culture centered on service for our guests and team members alike, fostering a welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere.
We are proud to offer unique opportunities for volunteers to join our team. Our volunteers assist with education, interpretation, community outreaches, special events, and more! Bring your passion for nature and science and apply today to help us ignite a life-long passion for exploring, discovering, and valuing nature and science throughout our community and beyond. Learn more about our current volunteer opportunities below, or submit an application using the button below.
Application process
- Complete the volunteer application using the link above.
- You will be contacted by our team, and we will coordinate a time to meet and discuss your interest in volunteering at Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
- You will then be required to complete a background and reference check.
- Once those are complete, you will be all set to schedule your volunteer orientation!
Volunteer opportunities
Special Events Assistant
The Special Events Assistant assists museum staff and volunteers with the execution of the museum’s special events, such as Murder Mystery Night, Wine & Dinosaurs, and more!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the setup, breakdown, and clean-up of special events.
- Greet and welcome guests and help guide guests through the museum.
- Assist with activities within the special event, such as arts and crafts tables, science kit demonstrations, and more.
- Enforce safety rules and assist with guest safety
Relevant Skills
- Knowledge and/or interest in nature and science.
- Ability to work comfortably in a variety of settings and with the general public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to diverse age groups and educational levels positively and professionally.
Early Childhood Assistant
The Early Childhood Assistant assists museum staff with Early Childhood Programs and Teacher Professional Development Workshops.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the setup, breakdown, and clean-up of programming
- Greet & Welcome guests
- Assist with activities such as crafts, kits, and demonstrations
- Enforce safety rules and give gentle reminders to guests as needed
Relevant Skills
- Knowledge and/or interest in nature and science.
- Ability to work comfortably in a variety of settings and with the general public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to diverse age groups and educational levels positively and professionally.
Education Assistant
The Education Assistant assists museum staff with school tours and educational programs. They assist museum staff with the presentation of science concepts to diverse audiences, the management of large groups of guests, and maintaining a positive and inclusive experience for all guests. They may also attend community outreaches to represent the museum at community events using fun biofacts such as feathers, furs, scales, skulls, and other promotional materials to promote the museum and its mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome tour groups as they arrive at the museum.
- Escorting groups to and from locations within the museum, such as designated lunch areas.
- Assist with the presentation of science concepts to large and diverse audiences.
- Assist with cleaning and resetting classrooms for other museum activities.
- Enforce safety rules and assist with guest safety.
- Assist with the set-up and breakdown of tables, tents, and/or promotional materials.
Relevant Skills
- Knowledge and/or interest in nature and science.
- Knowledge and/or interest in education of young minds
- Ability to work comfortably in a variety of settings and with the general public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to diverse age groups and educational levels positively and professionally.
Gallery Interpretation Assistant
Interpretation Assistants greet and educate guests about specific exhibits at the museum. They assist in interpretation and facilitating a positive, inclusive, and creative museum experience while becoming involved with the greater community of museum guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet museum guests in a positive and friendly manner.
- Be knowledgeable enough about exhibits to answer general questions from museum guests.
- Inform museum guests of upcoming exhibits, programs, and events.
- Report any maintenance issues.
- Enforce safety rules and assist with guest safety.
Relevant Skills
- Knowledge and/or interest in nature and science.
- Ability to work comfortably in a variety of settings and with the general public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to diverse age groups and educational levels positively and professionally.
Animal Care Assistant
Animal Care Assistants greet and educate guests about our live animal collection. They may help prepare diets, engage in enrichment initiatives, and train our Animal Ambassadors we use for many of our programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet museum guests in a positive and friendly manner.
- Be knowledgeable enough about live animals to answer general questions from museum guests.
- Inform museum guests of upcoming exhibits, programs, and events.
- Report any maintenance issues.
- Enforce safety rules and assist with guest safety.
Relevant Skills
- Knowledge and/or interest in nature and science.
- Ability to work comfortably in a variety of settings and with the general public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to diverse age groups and educational levels positively and professionally.
S.T.E.A.M. Squad
Year-round
For teens in grades 9-12
S.T.E.A.M. Squad is a program created just for teens! Bring your brain and creativity and gain real-world, on-the-job experience in early childhood education, gallery interpretation, museum collections, and more.
- Lead hands-on science and nature activities
- Assist with gallery interpretation, education programs, special events, summer camp, and more
- Gain experience in education, gallery & exhibit interpretation, special events, summer camp, & more
- Must be comfortable and willing to interact with and relate to different age groups and educational levels in a positive and professional manner
Join the Delaware Teen Science Café Leadership Team
August 2026 – May 2027
For teens in grades 9-12.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are open! Deadline to apply is May 14, 2026.
The Delaware Teen Science Café Leadership Team plans and hosts Delaware Teen Science Cafés throughout the school year. Planning and hosting Teen Science Cafés include creating themes, preparing presenters, marketing, and building leadership skills. Hours count towards community service requirements.
In addition to our teen volunteer opportunities, through the New Castle County Youth Program, we are hiring up to five youth (ages 14-21) for paid summer (and possibly year-round) positions. This program is funded through the American Recovery Program Act (ARPA) and has household income eligibility requirements.