Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the California Academy of Sciences! Prior to applying, please explore the various role options listed on the table below to ensure that your availability meets the current shift availability. Please note that not all roles may be available at a given time, and that need for volunteers on a given day of the week may vary, so please check back if you do not see your preferred role or shift availability listed.
If you have questions please contact us at volunteers@calacademy.org.
Providing demographic information is optional, but encouraged for those who feel comfortable sharing, as we use this information to assess the demographic of our volunteer community.
The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensure that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment, regardless of race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, mental or medical disability, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
Please indicate the days and times you are usually available to volunteer - Please confirm that your regular availability matches that of your desired role as indicated in the table at the top of this application form.
Note that some volunteer opportunities have limited availability. At this time the following areas are accepting applications:
Why are you interested in volunteering at the California Academy of Sciences?
Please share any professional or volunteer experience that you feel would make you a great candidate for the specific volunteer role(s) that you are interested in, including your hobbies or interests.
Please list any current certifications or trainings that you have completed that are applicable to the specific volunteer role(s) that you are interested in. Note that this section is required for applicants for the Aquarium Diver program. Please see the Volunteer Diver Position Description for specific requirements.
Have you previously been employed by or volunteered with the Academy? If so, what were the dates of your service, which department were you a part of, and who was your supervisor?
If you become a volunteer at the California Academy of Sciences you will be subject to a background check. In order to do this you will need to provide your social security number and sign a release that allows the background check to be completed. After the check is completed the California Academy of Sciences will not use or share this information in any way; it is solely collected in order to complete the background check.