Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year Volunteer Session will be open at 5:00pm on July 17, 2026, through 5:00pm on August 14, 2026*
2026-2027 School Year Youth Volunteer Application
*Please note that this application may close prior to the listed deadline if we reach our applicant capacity.
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.
School Year Session Volunteer Team
Youth Visitor Experience Volunteer Team
Youth Visitor Experience Volunteers serve as facilitators throughout the Orlando Science Center, performing science pop-up activities for guests and inspiring science learning in our exhibit halls. Volunteers on this team work with people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests and are integral in creating positive learning experiences for our community!
This team typically works in pairs or in small group volunteer tasks.
Volunteers on this team commit to serving on two weekend days (Saturday or Sunday) each month from 11:00am - 3:00pm between September 2026 through May 2026. Volunteers can schedule their shifts at the end of each month for the upcoming month on a first-come, first-served basis.
Requirements:
- Must be 13-17 years old (or 18 if still enrolled in high school) at the time of service.
- Must commit to completing any necessary trainings and/or guardian meetings prior to service.
- Volunteers will need to commit to ONE of the following training dates: Sunday, August 30 or Saturday, September 5 (from 8:00am - 1:00pm)
Time Commitment:
- Serve TWICE per month on a Saturday or Sunday from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
- Volunteering commitment is between September 2026 through May 2027.
- Volunteers pick their scheduled dates monthly.
Volunteers who complete all requirements and serve every shift may be able to earn up to 65-70 hours.
It is the policy of the Orlando Science Center to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants.