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

Available to middle and high school students in grades 8 through 12, this volunteer program gives teenagers the opportunity to expand their knowledge of natural history and animal care as they interact with their peers, natural science professionals and the general public.
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Animal Care

Animal care volunteers help Museum staff with the daily care and maintenance of program and exhibit animals. Minimum age 18.
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Areas for Guided Learning

Using live animals, natural objects and other materials, volunteers in the Discovery Room, Naturalist Center, Living Conservatory and at various Exploration Stations help visitors explore a wide variety of natural science topics. Minimum age 18.
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Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Volunteers at Prairie Ridge Ecostation help maintain the outdoor learning spaces at the Museum’s field station in west Raleigh. Minimum age 18.
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Program Presentation

Program presentation volunteers present curriculum-based natural science programs to visiting school groups. These programs often involve handling live animals. Minimum age 18.
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Research

Research volunteer duties vary according to research section, but can include specimen identification and preparation, collections maintenance and data entry. Minimum age 18.
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