Volunteer
Our volunteers dedicate their time to educate our guests about the incredible animals and collections we have here at our organization. Each of these encounters between our volunteers and our guests is another chance to further our mission to “inspire scientific curiosity and encourage personal discovery about life and the natural world.”
We are unable to offer short-term opportunities for individuals such as student service requests or court-ordered community service. We recommend visiting the website for the Volunteer Center of the Triad to get information about organizations that can accommodate those requests.
Interested in learning more about pursuing a career in an aquarium or zoo? Click here for information about Davidson County Community College’s Zoo and Aquarium Science Program.
To get started, take a look at our Current Opportunities section below. Click on each opportunity to learn more.
Current Opportunities
For more information, click on the name of each program.
Application timeline subject to change.
- Docent Programs- Please apply for one program only
- Annual application windows
- February 1-15
- August 1-15
- Aquarium Docent (ages 15+)
- Zoo Docent (ages 15+)
- Annual application windows
- Education Programs
- Robotics Ambassador (age 14+)
- Summer Teen Programs (ages 14-17) – Applications for Summer 2025 open April 1-15, 2025 (closes at 3:00PM on the 15th)
- Young Adult Mentor Program (ages 14-17)- First LEGO League mentor
- Additional Programs
- Dive Program (ages 18+)
- Horticulture Volunteer (ages 18+) – Applications open now
Group/Corporate Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in a group or corporate volunteer opportunity? Love to work outside and get your hands a little dirty? We may be a great fit for you!
Opportunities are available on Tuesdays or Thursdays in March-May and September-October. The group must be scheduled a minimum of a month in advance. Weekend opportunities are not available.
- September – Full
- October – 1 opening
- November – 1 opening
- March 2025 – 2 openings
- April 2025 – 1 opening
- May 2025 – 2 openings
Minimum group number: 8
Minimum age of participants: 16
To inquire about setting up a group volunteer day with us and the opportunities we offer, please fill out this form. 1
Contact Us
Questions or comments? Email volunteers@greensboroscience.org.