Museum or science center volunteering
Bay Area Discovery Museum Volunteer Program (ages 15+)
Bay Area Discovery Museum Volunteer Program (ages 15+) is a volunteer program run by Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, CA. Open to: 15 and up.
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
The children's museum at Fort Baker accepts individual volunteers starting at age 15.
Volunteers support young children and families in a museum built around child-directed, hands-on learning.
Key facts
- Run by
- Bay Area Discovery Museum
- Where
- Sausalito, CA
- Who can join
- 15 and upVolunteers 15 years or older
- Commitment
- At least a 3-hour commitment; regular, seasonal, or one-time shifts
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- Not posted
- To apply
- Volgistics application
- Background check
- Some experience working with children
- Good fit for
- Education
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Volunteer Program (ages 15+) details
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Bay Area Discovery Museum Volunteer Program (ages 15+)?
15 and up. Volunteers 15 years or older
How many hours does Bay Area Discovery Museum Volunteer Program (ages 15+) require?
At least a 3-hour commitment; regular, seasonal, or one-time shifts
What do you need to apply?
Volgistics application, Background check, Some experience working with children.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Bay Area Discovery Museum Volunteer Program (ages 15+)”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/bay-area-discovery-museum-volunteer.
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