Teens
Applications have closed for Quasars to Sea Stars and CITs in 2023. The Sea Center is always accepting teen volunteers; visit the Sea Center volunteer opportunity page for more details. Check back with us in early 2024 for a chance to participate in the other unique opportunities.
Quasars to Sea Stars
Interested in exploring science and nature in a museum setting? Quasars to Sea Stars is a three-four year program that allows high school teens to gain hands-on experience in science related careers.
Counselors in Training (CITs)
CITs: Teens age 14–17 earn community service hours and gain valuable skills while inspiring young children in the Museum’s summer Nature Adventure Camps.
Sea Center
Teens age 14 and up earn community service hours as exhibit interpreters at the Sea Center, performing hands-on demonstrations and giving live animal presentations. Younger interpreters age 11-13 can volunteer alongside a parent or guardian.
Volunteer Benefits
- Free admission to the Museum
- Discount at Museum and Sea Center Stores
- New skills and experiences to add to your resume and college applications
- One-on-one training from Museum educators
- Opportunities to meet new people, make friends, and have fun
Explore the tabs to the right to locate specific applications and to learn more about our current offerings.
Teens age 14-17 earn community service hours and gain valuable skills .