Michigan Science Center
| Our mission | To inspire curious minds of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a creative, dynamic learning environment. |
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| Needs |
Guest GreeterVolunteers enhance the guest experience and provide friendly customer service, greeting all visitors with a welcoming demeanor and helping them navigate the museum. (4 month minimum commitment of 4 hours a month)ExplainerVolunteers are the front line team creating moments of education and inspiration every day. They can be trained on volunteering in just one area or can learn them all. At our Explainer Station, volunteers engage guests with STEM tabletop activities. In the Smithsonian Spark!Lab, volunteers facilitate inquiry-based discovery using creative methods to inspire and encourage interest in the invention process, helping children create a vehicle, build a skyscraper, or make an object fly. In BASF Kids’ Lab, volunteers assist in leading hour-long chemistry workshops. In Kids Town, volunteers foster positive attitudes toward science and build the foundation for more sophisticated learning in our specialized learning area for children ages 5 and under. (4 month minimum commitment of 4 hours a month)Administrative AssistantVolunteers lend their time and skills to finishing office projects such as data entry, shredding, and organization tasks. (4 month minimum commitment of 4 hours a month)Experience EngineerVolunteers lend their time and hands-on technical skills to guide the improvement and maintenance of a variety of exhibits, equipment, and systems. (Minimum of a Six-Month minimum commitment) |
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| About us | The Michigan Science Center (MiSci) is a dynamic hands-on museum that inspires curious minds of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate STEM. With live stage shows, a 4D theater, a Planetarium, 250+ hands-on exhibits, lab activities, special exhibits and more, there’s more than you can see and do in a week. In fact, there’s something new to discover at MiSci every month! MiSci also serves our community with a variety of education and outreach programs. |
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