Teen Volunteer in Orange County

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Looking for a volunteer opportunity where you can make a difference, make new friends and gain real world experience?  You’ve come to the right place!  Here’s just a sample of what our awesome Teen Volunteers do:

Engage guests at exhibits!
Lead hands-on activities!
Answer questions and assist guests!
Provide support at annual events like Bubblefest!
Assist with administrative tasks and special projects!

What our Teen Volunteers are saying:

“One of my favorite parts of volunteering at the Cube has been the emphasis on working together.  Working in partners and together on group tasks has really helped me to value collaboration…”

– Ashley

“Discovery Cube is like a song on the radio- you’re unsure if you like it at first, but the more you experience it, the more you love it. After joining the Cube’s volunteer family, I made numerous new friends.  I also developed numerous skills that prepared me for the professional workplace as well as college.”

– Harrison

“…I have met so many other individuals in the volunteer program that have grown into some of my closest friends.  The volunteer program holds a familial aspect to it, and it has been so much fun working with my friends to promote Discovery Cube’s mission.”

– Katherine

“I became a Cube volunteer because I love science …my involvement in the volunteer program has made me a more outgoing and social person.  Constantly interacting with guests has made me not afraid to engage in conversation with someone I don’t know.”

– Rushika

Things to Consider

There are a few things you should know before you start the application process to join Discovery Cube’s volunteer family.

The application process includes completing an online application form, submitting a resume, a letter of recommendation and then participating in an interview.
Check our application dates and deadlines. Your complete application must be received before we can schedule your interview.
If you are 14, you may start the application process one month before your 15th birthday.
Our Volunteers are required to complete 60 hours of service before we will provide verification of volunteer service.
We ask our Teen Volunteers to complete at least one four-hour shift every 30 days.

We know that you may have many questions—we will be happy to answer them for you via email, phone, or during your interview.

Volunteer Application

If you are ready to begin your journey to become a Discovery Cube volunteer, here the four easy steps!

Step 1. Fill out our online application. To complete the application, you’ll need to upload a copy of your resume and a letter of recommendation (Word Document or PDF only). Your letter of recommendation should come from an adult who knows you in a professional capacity, and isn’t a member of your family. It can come from a teacher, coach, club sponsor, religious leader or mentor. We don’t have a set requirement for the letter, but it should explain how the person knows you, and describe some of the qualities which would make you a good fit for our volunteer program.

Step 2. You’re almost there! We would like to meet you! Once your online application is completed, we will reach out to you with details about our upcoming interviews.

Step 3. This is it! During your interview, you will find out about our organization, what volunteers do, and what our expectations are. We want to learn about you too! Please be prepared to share:

Your current club or volunteer involvement
What you’re hoping to learn or improve on
What interests you most about being a volunteer
How you will contribute to our team and the community

Step 4. After your interview, if you’ve been accepted into the program, we’ll invite you to attend a mandatory 4-hour New Volunteer Orientation. We may also invite you to re-interview with us in the future.

Questions? Visit our Volunteering FAQ to learn more.

If you have any questions during the application process, please feel free to email us at

volunteeroc@discoverycube.org or call us at 714-913-5028

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Fall Online Application Dates: September 15 – 26 (remember, you’ll need a resume and a letter of recommendation to include in your online application!)

Fall 2025 Interview Session Dates: October 11 – 12

Fall 2025 New Volunteer Orientation: October 26