Did you know that if you volunteer at OMSI you get free admission to science and natural history museums across the country, free parking, sneak peeks of new exhibits, free event admission, and more? There are so many perks to being an OMSI volunteer, but here are some of our favorites.
1. Free membership
After 50 volunteer hours, volunteers get a free Family Membership, which comes with perks like:
-Unlimited museum general admission
-Discounts at the museum store, cafe, and restaurant
-Free or discounted admission to the planetarium, submarine, and documentary theater
-10% discount on camps registration
-Admission to over 300 museums across the country as part of the ASTC Passport Program
2. Free parking anytime
OMSI volunteers get free parking—and not just during volunteer hours!
3. Sneak peeks of new exhibits
As part of OMSI’s staff, you get all the inside information on what new exhibit is coming next as well as early glimpses once the exhibit arrives.
4. Free admission to events
OMSI After Darks, Science Pubs, and more—as an OMSI volunteer you not only get to attend all of your favorite events for free, you can also bring a plus one!
5. Great work experience
If you’re older than 14, you can apply to volunteer at the museum. For people between the ages of 14 and 19, volunteering at OMSI is the perfect opportunity to gain job experience and job readiness skills while having a great time!
6. Connection to the museum’s history
OMSI was literally built by volunteers, who laid the first bricks of the museum’s first building! As you help greet visitors or experiment with guests in the chemistry lab, you become part of a decades-long OMSI legacy.
7. Community
Share an inspiring science moment with a young learner, bond with a fellow volunteer, or connect with OMSI staff in an exhibit or lab. Every volunteer shift is a chance to build community as you play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment and rich guest experience at the museum.
8. Fun recognition
Some of our volunteers have been here for many years, and we find any excuse to celebrate their contributions! Celebrations during Volunteer Appreciation Week, anniversary shout outs at staff meetings, a commemorative plaque, and more—we get creative with our fun volunteer recognition!
