Museum or science center volunteering
Children's Museum Houston Discovery Squad
Children's Museum Houston Discovery Squad is a volunteer program run by Children's Museum Houston in Houston, TX. Open to: ages 14 to 17.
- Who can join
- Ages 14 to 17
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Opens seasonally
- Season
- Varies
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
Discovery Squad is the Children's Museum Houston youth leadership and volunteer program for teens.
Members assist with exhibits, programs, and special activities throughout the museum.
Key facts
- Run by
- Children's Museum Houston
- Where
- Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 14 to 17Ages 14-17.
- Commitment
- Minimum 75 volunteer hours, during the summer or across the school year
- Applications
- Applications for 2026-2027 are closed; 2027-2028 applications open April 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Cost
- Not posted
- Good fit for
- Education, Psychology and Social Work
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 Discovery Squad details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Armand Bayou Nature Center Teen VolunteersVolunteering · Parks and environment | Pasadena, TX | Ages 14 to 17 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | 15 and up | Not posted | 2026 applications opened February 9, 2026 at 3 p.m. and filled within an hour; next program information in January 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Children's Museum Houston Discovery Squad?
Ages 14 to 17. Ages 14-17.
How many hours does Children's Museum Houston Discovery Squad require?
Minimum 75 volunteer hours, during the summer or across the school year
When does Children's Museum Houston Discovery Squad take applications?
Applications for 2026-2027 are closed; 2027-2028 applications open April 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
Sources and method
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