Science is fun for all ages! Become part of our adult volunteer team at the Cube! It doesn’t matter if you’ve just started college or are heading for retirement… if you have just a few hours during the week or on the weekends to educate and inspire, then join our team! A formal teaching background is not required - we are looking for folks who are friendly, love to learn, and are passionate about science and giving back to their community.
We have a variety of fun and engaging new volunteer positions now open to adults (over the age of 18) including:
Exhibit Host – The Exhibit Host Volunteers engage guests at some of our most interactive exhibits, answer guest questions about the exhibit and the Center, ensure guest safety at the exhibit, and conduct basic troubleshooting of equipment.
Sea Lab Volunteer – Sea Lab Volunteers engage with guests at our coastal tidepool touch tank and the shark and ray tank. Volunteers will provide instruction to guests on safely interacting with aquatic life in both tanks and will actively engage in conversation with guests on the natural history of invertebrates (such as sea stars, sea urchins and snails) as well as sharks and rays.
Team Spark -Team Spark Volunteers present hands-on tabletop activities in an engaging manner to Discovery Cube OC guests.
Join us in educating and inspiring young minds here in Orange County! Complete a Volunteer Application today!

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Things to Consider
There are a few things you should know before you start the application process to join Discovery Cube’s volunteer team:
- Complete our online application and send us your resume. Once we receive your resume, we’ll reach out to schedule an interview.
- All volunteers are required to complete a 2-hour Volunteer Orientation as well as position specific training sessions (time commitment varies, depending on the position)
- We ask our Adult Volunteers to complete at least two 2-4 hour shifts every 30 days
- Adult volunteers must complete a background check
Volunteer Application Process
If you are ready to begin your journey to becoming a Discovery Cube volunteer, you can start the application process now!
Step 1. Fill out our easy online application: Link to Adult Application
Step 2. Tell us how amazing you are! In addition to the application, our adult volunteer applicants are required to submit a resume in order to secure an interview. Please e-mail your resume to: volunteeroc@discoverycube.org
Step 3. You’re almost there! We would like to meet you in person! Once your online application is completed and we receive your resume, we will reach out to you to schedule an interview.
Step 4. This is it! During your interview, in addition to us learning about you, you will also find out about our organization, what our volunteers do, and what our expectations are. This is also a good time to ask any questions that you might have.
Questions? Visit our Volunteering FAQ to learn more.
If you have any questions during the application process, please feel free to email us:
volunteeroc@discoverycube.org or call us at 714-913-5028