Junior Volunteer Program Summer 2024

Thank you for your interest in the Florida Museum’s Junior Volunteer program. The application period for Summer 2024 is closed. Summer 2025 applications will be available January 2025.

If you submitted your application for Summer 2024, please keep these dates in mind:

• 04-14 March – New applicant interviews
• 01 April – Summer schedules emailed to participants
• 02 June – Mandatory orientation

Teens ages 14 to 17 serve alongside Museum staff throughout the summer, sharing programs and exhibits with visitors. This is a great opportunity to serve your community while making friends who also love the Museum!

• All Junior Volunteers are trained and supervised. However, all Junior Volunteers must be able to work independently because supervisors cannot be present at all times.
• A variety of positions are available, including
  • Discovery Cart attendant
  • Discovery Zone assistant
  • Exhibit docent
• Teens that are selected to serve as Junior Volunteers during the summer are eligible to serve during the school year.

Questions?

Please contact Florida Museum Volunteer Coordinator Amy Hester, 352-273-2055 or email volunteers@floridamuseum.ufl.edu.