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Volunteer

Be part of something BIG!

Whether you are a high-school or college student, a retired senior, or a working adult with the desire to give back to your community, we have opportunities for you! Volunteers at The Discovery Center are key to what we do each and every day. They help spark curiosity and engage children and families in ways that shape their lives forever. Volunteers get to explore behind the scenes and learn what makes this place so extraordinary.

We know you have tons of volunteer opportunities to choose from around our vibrant city. So why choose us? Here are the top 5 great reasons to make the Discovery Center THE place to invest your time and talents.

  1. Discovery Center is the ONLY place in Rutherford County where kids not only have fun, but have fun learning and developing cognitive skills with hands-on, minds-on exhibits, programs and events.

  2. The DC has panache! It’s the winner of the 2014 Ruthies Award for Best Place to take the kids.

  3. Be part of a dynamic and creative team. Meet other volunteers and staff with fascinating and diverse backgrounds and make lifelong friends.

  4. It’s just plain fun! Where else can you come face to face with a ferret, tinker in a maker space, do the chicken dance at story time and spend your days exploring the beautiful wetlands trails?

  5. Make a difference in the lives of others. . .who knows where your influence might end?


Advisory Councils

Our advisory councils are populated by community members who actively assist with specific program planning and special initiatives. Time commitments vary from person to person. If you have an interest in joining one of our Advisory Councils, please click the link below to learn more! We know your skills will fit right in.


COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT)

Engage children in ways that will shape their lives forever and become a Counselor in Training (CIT). Explore the museum behind the scenes and learn what makes the Discovery Center so extraordinary! The benefits of becoming a CIT:

  • Flexible hours

  • Gain work experience in child care, education, leadership and much more

  • Work with professionals and learn the ins-and-outs of managing camps

  • A fun and exciting work environment

 Click here to apply!