We have reached capacity for Summer Session 2026! The application form is now closed.
We will re-open applications for the 2026/2027 School Year after Summer. Thank you for your overwhelming support!
As a Catalyst Youth Volunteer, you have the opportunity to work closely with children and families to create a fun learning environment.
Orlando Science Center’s Catalyst Youth Volunteer Program operates year-round, and many of our volunteers return year after year. Volunteering at Orlando Science Center satisfies most middle school and high school community service requirements, and your dedication will make a difference in our community!
Volunteering at Orlando Science Center will help you build skills, make friends, and create opportunities to continue learning and growing.
The Catalyst Youth Volunteer Program is highly competitive and requires a complete online application to be considered. Due to the limited volunteer positions available, Orlando Science Center may not be able to select all applicants for a team.Current Catalyst Youth Volunteers have priority over new applicants to continue into upcoming sessions.
Applications for the Catalyst Youth Volunteer Program typically open twice a year for applicants ages 13-17 during the Summer Season and School Year Season.
For more information about Orlando Science Center’s Catalyst Youth Volunteer Program, contact the Volunteer Resources Department at volunteer@osc.org.
Summer Session Volunteer Teams
Youth Visitor Experience Volunteer Team
Youth Visitor Experience Volunteers assist around the Science Center, facilitating learning experiences in our exhibit halls and performing science activities for our guests. This team signs up to volunteer for two weeks, Monday through Friday. Volunteers on this team can select which session they would like to join (each session is scheduled for a consecutive two weeks), while spots are available.
Youth Visitor Experience Volunteers must be between the ages of 13-14 at the time of service.
Time Commitment:
TWO (2) weeks, Monday – Friday
Shift times are from 11:00am - 3:00pm, weekly
1. Session A: June 8 – June 19 (Training on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8:00am – 1:00pm)
2. Session B: June 29 – July 10 (Training on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 8:00am – 1:00pm)
3. Session C: July 20 – July 31 (Training on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 8:00am – 1:00pm)
Volunteers who complete all requirements and serve every shift may be able to earn between 40-45 hours.
Requirements:
* Must be 13-14 years old at the time of service.
* Must commit to completing any necessary trainings and/or guardian meetings prior to service.
Youth Camp Volunteer Team
Youth Camp Volunteers assist in our summer break camp as Junior Runners (assisting with a variety of tasks in the morning) or as Junior Camp Counselors (assisting as teaching aids in the classrooms through the day). This team signs up to volunteer for 3 weeks, Monday through Friday. Volunteers on this team can select which weeks they would like to volunteer, while spots are available.
Volunteers must be between the ages of 15-17 (or 18 if still enrolled in high school).
Time Commitment:
THREE (3) weeks, Monday - Friday (volunteers sign up for preferred weeks, they do not have to be consecutive)
Shift options are: 7:30am - 1:30pm OR 8:30am - 5:00pm, weekly
* Volunteering weeks begin on May 28, 2026
* Volunteering weeks end on August 7, 2026
Volunteers who complete all requirements and serve every shift can earn between 90 to 130 hours.
Requirements:
* Must be 15-17 years old (or 18 if still enrolled in high school) by the start of camp on May 28, 2026.
* Must complete a camp training (Wednesday, May 20, 2026, TIME TBD in the afternoon/evening)
It is the policy of the Orlando Science Center to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants.