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Skills & Experiences Requirements Next Steps Timeline Interviews & Onboarding We are in the process of evaluating and re-designing our volunteer program. Because of that we have made the difficult decision to not recruit for a 2025 cohort of Youth Volunteers. See below to stay in touch and find other opportunities in the area.

We’re Re-imagining Our Program At The Lawrence we pride ourselves on being an adaptable organization that changes and evolves as the scientific and educational landscape shifts over the years. After over a decade, we have decided it was time to evaluate and modify our Youth Volunteer program to best fit the needs of our volunteers and learning communities. We have made the difficult decision to pause our recruiting efforts and we will not be having a Summer 2025 new cohort of youth volunteers.

During this time we will be preparing to launch a re-imagined Youth Volunteer program in 2026. In the meantime, there are many awesome organizations in and around the Bay Area offering a variety of both year-round and Summer youth programs including volunteer opportunities, youth camps and workshops (both free and paid), leadership development programs, and more! . To help you get started, we compiled a list of organizations and some helpful links below.

Please note: at the time we are posting this (Dec 2024), some applications are open, and some are still to come. As time goes by, some of the opportunities listed below may no longer be available Organization Location The East Bay Academy for Young Scientists (EBAYS) at the Lawrence Hall of Science Berkeley Teen Research programs at the Lawrence Hall of Science Berkeley Camp counselor volunteer opportunity with Girls In Engineering Berkeley High School Programs at Berkeley Lab (UC Berkeley) Berkeley Educational and Internship programs at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Menlo Park Internships at the Computer History Museum Mountain View Animal Care Internship at Oakland Zoo Oakland Teen Volunteer Program at Chabot Space and Science Center Oakland Youth Programs at The Crucible Oakland Multiple Opportunities at The Watershed Project Richmond Sustainable Youth Programs at Earth Teams Richmond Academy Naturalist Teen Volunteer at California Academy of Sciences San Francisco Free Classes and Workshops at Mission Bit San Francisco Leadership development program: Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL) San Francisco Paid Internship (BEETS) by Community Grows San Francisco Teen Volunteers at San Francisco Zoo and Gardens San Francisco Volunteer Program at the Exploratorium (15+) San Francisco Youth Leadership Corps at Outward Bound California San Francisco based, expeditions around California High School Student Volunteer at The Tech Interactive San Jose Aviary Aide & Wildlife Watcher at CuriOdissey (16+)



San Mateo Conservation Council atSonoma Land Trust Santa Rosa Teen Nat Program at Pepperwood Preserve Santa Rosa Youth Crew at The Marine Mammal Center Sausalito Teen Programs at Lindsay Wildlife Experience Walnut Creek We hope you have a wonderful summer, and check back in the future! Why Volunteer?

Learn about what it is like to be a Teen Volunteer at The Lawrence Hall of Science.

Teen Volunteers

Apply before March 4th, 2023!

About Our Program The Lawrence Hall Of Science Offers a Fun, Dynamic Volunteer Program For Teens.

All Teens Who Wish To Participate

Are Required To Apply To The Program By January 16, 2024.

Interested Youths Will Have The Opportunity To Volunteer In Various Roles During The Summer And Throughout The Year.

We Recruit Youths Once a Year For These Programs: The Ingenuity Challenges Floor and Exhibits including special events The Outdoor Nature Lab

Animal Discovery Zone

Virtually Human

Planetarium Hands on Biotech Skills & Experiences Youth Gain Volunteering at The Lawrence not only is a great way to fulfill community service requirements, but it also provides teens with the opportunity to develop job skills. These include Public speaking and customer service

Self-confidence and leadership

Adaptability and flexibility to manage multiple assignments under changing conditions

Learning ways to communicate science to the public

Building interpersonal relationships

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work At The Lawrence, volunteers find a safe way and congenial place to socialize with other youths, while they enjoy the benefits of experiencing a work-related environment with professional staff, UC Berkeley college students, and teens from all around the Bay Area.

Requirements Entering 9th grade or above and must be at least 14 years old or above by June 1 of 2024

Commit to a minimum of 21 hours during the summer for two 3.5-hours each shift each month, volunteering in all areas of the museum

Able to continue volunteering throughout the school year for a minimum of two 3-hour shifts per month, volunteering in a specific program of the teen’s choice

Volunteer weekdays and/or weekends during the summer and weekends beyond the summer (Shifts are available in the morning and/or afternoons and on certain holidays)

Able to attend three mandatory onboarding sessions

Able to leave the site on their own at the end of the shift (Applicant should be authorized by guardian for self-release)

Able to transport themselves to the site since we do not offer transportation Show an interest in topics related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM subjects)

Commit to work with our visitors, most of whom are families with children

Complete all forms required in a timely manner,



and comply with volunteer processes described in the Teen Volunteer Handbook (handbook and forms to be handed out during orientation) Next Steps Teens entering 9th grade or 14 years old or above, who are not current Lawrence Hall of Science volunteers, may apply now.

Apply before the deadline. We only have 80 spaces available!

Check your email inbox. Candidates will be notified by email, using the address indicated on their application.

Save the date for the mandatory onboarding sessions (no exceptions will be made).

Teens will be required to complete and submit hard copies of all forms provided to them during the orientation. No documents will be accepted after the deadline. 2024 Timeline for Current Teen Volunteers General Teen Recruitment opens December 7, 2024. Apply online via Teen Volunteer Application 2024.

General Teen

Recruitment closes January 16, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted after January 16, 5:00pm Notification of Preselection and Invitation for Zoom Interview February 1, 2024 Preselected candidates will be notified by email.

Conducting Zoom Interviews

March 12 – March 28, 2024 15 minute interviews with accepted candidates. See times. Notification of Acceptance March 30, 2024 Accepted applicants will receive a message and will have 2 days to sign up for their three (3) mandatory onboarding sessions.

Onboarding

Sessions for Accepted Candidates April Accepted candidates will have to attend in person one of each of the listed sessions and pre-register in advance. See sessions and times. Deadline for Submitting All Onboarding Forms April 27, 2024 All forms given during the first onboarding session must be fully completed with signatures. See submission info.

Summer

Program and Shifts Begin June 3-September 4, 2024 Dates are approximate and depend on program requirements.

Zoom Interview Times

Accepted applicants will receive a link and will have 2 days to complete their Volgistics profile online and sign-up for a Zoom interview using the Volgistics platform. Days and times available for Zoom interviews are Tuesday-Friday between 3:30 pm and 4:45pm Saturdays between 11:00 am and 1:00pm & 2:15pm and 4:00pm

Sundays between 11:00 am and 1:00pm Onboarding Sessions Onboarding Session #1 Introduction to The Lawrence in-person One date is mandatory: Select April 6 or April 13, 2024 at 11:00-12:30 or 2:30-4:00 pm.

Onboarding

Session #2 Customer Service Basic Skills in-person One date is mandatory: Select April 20 or April 21, 2024 at 11:00-12:30 or 2:30-4:00 pm Onboarding Session #3 General Facilitation Strategies in-person One date is mandatory: Select April 27 or April 28, 2024 at 11:00-12:30 or 2:30-4:00 pm.

Onboarding Form Submissions

Submit forms in person to room 209/B level or mailed to the Lawrence Hall of Science Volunteer Program, Verónica Urdaneta Apply Today Teens entering 9th grade or above or 14 years old or above, who are not current volunteers at the Lawrence Hall of Science, may apply by submitting this application. Apply

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