VOLUNTEERING AT
SCIENCE NORTH
Connect, Engage, Discover...
Whether you're exploring career options, are interested in learning, want to contribute your experience, are searching for a hobby or are simply interested in lending a hand by sharing your time and energy, a whole range of volunteer adventures await you at Science North.
Make an Impact...
We believe in building relationships that advance careers, create new opportunities, inspire young minds and build community pride.
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Explore our current volunteer opportunities!
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP VOLUNTEERS
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Location: Sudbury
Time Commitment: Flexible weekdays for Summer 2026
Position Description: Throughout the summer, Science North offers fun, unique and educational science themed camp experiences for children ages 4-11 in Sudbury. Science North’s specialized staff are trained to spark an interest in science through exciting hands-on activities. With engaging games and experiments, we prove science can be fun! Through appealing activities and workshops, science camps spark natural curiosity while inspiring a love for science. From nature themed camps, to animal adventures, to technology-based programming, there is sure to be a camp that appeals to every science lover!
Join Our Team!
We are looking for enthusiastic youth volunteers with an interest in science and technology to contribute to our Summer Science Camps Program. Volunteers will work closely with Camp staff to assist with crafts and fun hands on science based activities, preparing of snacks, getting participants ready for outdoor play and lead group games during breaks and transitions. They will also identify, sort and pack supplies, support t-shirt distribution and research activities for future programs. This opportunity requires individuals who enjoy working with children, have excellent communication skills, are good with time management and enjoy being part of a team.
If you:- are a minimum of 14 years of age
- enjoy working with children
- are fascinated by the world of STEM – science, technology, engineering and math
- are eager to participate in new and exciting experiences
- are excited to gain work-related skills
... volunteering at one of our Summer Science Camps will be a very rewarding and enriching experience for you!
Benefits
Volunteering with Science North has great benefits. As a part of the Summer Science Camps team, you will:- Gain work experience and build career skills
- Be recognized as an important part of the Science North team
- Receive discounts and special pricing for events at Science North
Time Commitment
We are looking for youth who can:- Attend Mandatory Training
- Volunteer minimum of two weeks during the summer months of July and August (non-consecutive)
- Volunteer for mornings, afternoons or full days (Monday to Friday)
Whether you’re exploring career options, are interested in learning, want to contribute your experience, are searching for a hobby or are simply interested in lending a hand by sharing your time and energy, you can enrich our visitor experience! Give your energy to science!
If you have questions, please contact Anne-Marie Wilkie at 705-523-3805
Interested applicants are asked to forward résumés to careers [at] sciencenorth.ca (careers[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca)
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BENEFITS
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Support the impact of science education in Northern Ontario
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Gain work experience and build career skills
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Foster enriching relationships within the community
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Be recognized as an important part of the Science North team
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Receive discounts and special pricing for events at Science North
