Pacific Science Center

Discovery Corps is a youth development program that puts young people on the front line of Pacific Science Center's mission to inspire a lifelong interest in science, math and technology. The program consists of a system of training and assessment leading to increased levels of responsibility, pay, and skill. Pacific Science Center is looking for motivated youth to dive into exciting, interactive experiences while learning new skills.

Discovery Corps is a program for high school students ages 14 and older that are interested in gaining job and life skills while volunteering and working to provide Pacific Science Center's visitors with a unique interactive experience.

Youth begin the program as volunteers. They go through a three day training session to become familiar with Pacific Science Center and start developing job skills in customer service, education and communication with people of all ages. Once a youth has completed approximately 100 hours of service learning, including training, as a volunteer, he/she will be assessed on skills and performance. If expectations have been met, he/she will be promoted into a paid position.

This promotion includes increased responsibilities and more available training to assist with the continued development of skills. Paid youth can continue to work towards further promotions within the structure of the program.

The youth learn job skills and are exposed to numerous aspects of science, math, and technology which will hopefully inspire them to pursue careers in these fields.

Training

Discovery Corps offers intensive, hands-on training sessions to help you share science with others! During training, you will develop valuable job skills in customer service, education, and communication with people of all ages. You will present exciting, interactive activities to the public and get a peek behind-the-scenes at Pacific Science Center.

Upcoming Training Sessions

Class XIV Training Session
June 30, July 1 & 2, 2008 9am - 5:30pm
Graduation: July 3, 2008 5pm - 7pm
Application Deadline: May 30, 2008
→Download registration form (1 MB PDF)

Class XV Training Session
August 18, 19, 20, 2008 9am - 5:30pm
Graduation: August 21, 2008 5pm - 7pm
Application Deadline: July 11, 2008
→Download registration form (1 MB PDF)

Club

Discovery Corps Club meetings will give you the opportunity to make friends, participate in fun social events, and explore exciting new science discoveries. As a Club member, you'll be invited to attend workshops to develop life and job skills that will support you as you seek out further education and work.

Internships

Discovery Corps Members have the chance to apply for an internship through Discovery Corps Internship Program. Internships allow members to work closely with one of the many departments here at the Pacific Science Center. Possible internship opportunities include: developing future presentations, caring for the butterfly house, and presenting shows in the planetarium.

Why volunteer at Pacific Science Center?

Pacific Science Center is a great place to do your Service Learning or gain experience to help you qualify for future jobs and college admission. It's also a great way to build references that can speak of your experience and skills.

For more information about Discovery Corps, please download this →Reference Form or email discovery_corps@pacsci.org or call (206) 269-2143.