Seeing the wonder in a toddler’s eyes as she discovers the softness of a bird’s feathers. Helping a family identify an intriguing rock they found in their backyard. Using delicate tools to uncover the mysteries of ancient organisms. These are just a few examples of what’s in store for you when you become a volunteer at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

Volunteer Opportunities

A variety of volunteer opportunities are available at the Museum, from working behind the scenes on fossil preparation to presenting natural science programs to visiting school groups.

• Junior Curators
• Teen Advisory Board
• Educational Living Collections
• Areas for Guided Learning
• Prairie Ridge
• Program Presentation
• Research

 

Internship Opportunities

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences offers spring, summer and fall internships for academic credit to eligible college students.