Visit the Haunted Lab October 31 - November 3!
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Our volunteers are the backbone of the Children’s Science Center Lab. You don’t need a math degree or science background to help out: you just need a lot of enthusiasm and a little bit of time. Volunteering is a great way to get involved and have fun!
At this time, we are not accepting new Lab or Field Trip volunteers for the remainder of 2026. However, if you are interested in volunteering we still have a variety of ways to do so:
- Individuals 16 and older can volunteer for Family Science Nights and other community events taking place across Northern Virginia.
- Adult & Teen (13-15) teams can prep Lab materials and volunteer at select special events in the Lab. (Note: Please e-mail volunteer@childsci.org with both e-mail addresses after registering on Galaxy Digital if you would like to be added to the Adult & Teen user group.)
To learn more or sign up, please create an account in our volunteer system, Galaxy Digital.
We appreciate your interest in supporting our mission to inspire a love of learning STEM by providing unique opportunities to explore and create.
Questions? Email volunteer@childsci.org.
The Children’s Science Center Lab is offering the Children’s Science Center Lab Presidential Volunteer Award in place of the former Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). To learn more about how you can achieve this award, check out these FAQs.
Volunteers assist with daily operations within the Children’s Science Center Lab during timed-entry sessions on the weekends. Volunteers engage guests on a front-line basis at our world-class learning space. These volunteers must commit to at least 5 volunteer shifts in their first year.
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Offered Monday through Friday mornings for 2 hours throughout the school year. All Field Trip Volunteers must attend a Field Trip or Lab Volunteer Orientation.
Family Science Night is an event hosted at local elementary schools after school hours, bringing fun STEM activities to students and their families.
Prep volunteers help stock and prepare our fun STEM activities behind the scenes. These shifts are twice a month on the weekends.
Volunteers may fill leadership positions, including our Board of Directors, Advisory Board, STEM Advisory Council, and Youth Advisory Board.
Our Corporate Volunteering Program allows companies to create rewarding volunteer opportunities for their employees while playing an important role in the mission to inspire a love of learning STEM in children and families in our community. Whether you’re looking to become a STEM Kit Sponsor or volunteer at the Lab alongside your colleagues, we’re excited to help you find the right fit for your organization. Email volunteer@childsci.org to get started.
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Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates the Children's Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall and STEM programs traveling to schools and other community venues across the region. The Foundation is also developing the Northern Virginia Science Center in Dulles, VA, a world-class, interactive regional science center for families, students and learners of all ages made possible through a pivotal public-private partnership. Learn more about our mission today at childsci.org and our vision for the future at novasci.org.
