Volunteer

The Discovery Centre is always looking for volunteers. Volunteers gain valuable communications and organizational skills and experience working with children in an educational and recreational setting. Come and share your time and special talents with us! Opportunities abound for anyone over 14+ and from all walks of life. If you’re a retired teacher, we have some especially fun opportunities for you!
Volunteer Application Forms
Volunteer Application Form
Student Volunteer Application Form
Retired Teacher Volunteer Application Form
You can also download our Criminal Record Check forms in
Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF.
Volunteer Opportunities
Some of our volunteer opportunities include:
Exhibit Interpreter
Interact with visitors and school groups explaining the background of exhibits, delivering floor demonstrations and giving a helping hand to exhibit interpretive staff in day to day duties. You must have an engaging personality, an interest in working with young children, a LOVE of science and a penchant for getting your hands dirty.
When: Monday to Sunday mornings/afternoons, 2-4 hour shifts.
Birthday Helper
Work with our staff to deliver birthday parties by greeting and orienting families, helping turnover of the birthday room and delivering our special Comet party demo! You must have interest in working with young children, superb customer service skills and a big smile at all times!
When: Friday afternoons/Saturday morning/afternoons, Sunday afternoons, year round, 2-4 hour shifts.
Camp Staff
Give children the best summer camp experience by helping our instructors with daily activities, field trips and demonstrations. Opportunities include summer, winter and PD camp programs. You must have previous camp experience, an interest in working with young children, a LOVE of science and the ability to work as a team.
When: Summer camps (July – August), Winter camps (Christmas school break), PD camps (September – May).
For more information, please e-mail Linda at llaurence@discoverycentre.ns.ca
or call Linda at 902-492-4422 x 237.








