Volunteer

Our Program

OH WOW!® offers unique volunteer opportunities for high school and college students, adults and retirees, designed to fit your personal goals!Your investment of time helps to further our mission and enables us to maintain our world-class facility and offer free, quality programming options. In addition, volunteers can earn rewards for their volunteer hours!Together we will enrich the lives of children with OH WOW!®’s colorful, hands-on environment and encourage independent thinking through interactive STEM-based exhibits and EDUtaining programs.

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Current Openings

From exciting special events to hands-on science demonstrations, OH WOW! volunteers have a variety of opportunities to inspire and support learning experiences. Whether you're helping with STEM SAK production, assisting in the Microelectronics Lab, or guiding explorers in our InspireWorks Makerspace, there’s a role for everyone passionate about making science fun and engaging!

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STEM SAK Production Assembler

Help the WOW! Pals produce Science Activity Kits in the production area.

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Sensory Hour Favilitator

During our sensory-friendly hours, you'll assist in creating a comfortable and supportive environment for explorers with sensory sensitivities.

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Microelectronics Lab Assistant

Assist with tasks on the exhibit floor and interact with explorers in the Microelectronics lab.

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InspireWorks Makerspace Guide

Assist with tasks on the exhibit floor and interact with explorers in the InspireWorks Makerspace lab.

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Cleaning & Disinfecting Specialist

Assist with tasks on the exhibit floor and help keep OH WOW! in pristine shape.

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Birthday Party Greeter

Help make every birthday celebration extra special by greeting party guests with a warm welcome!

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Special Events Assistant

Lend a hand during our exciting special events!

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Volunteer of the Year

In 2012, OH WOW!® created the Barbara & Sam Abraham Volunteer of the Year Award. Volunteers with exceptional service to the Center are eligible to receive the award.

Volunteer of the Year Criteria

  • Must have completed at least 100 hours
  • Has exhibited exemplary leadership, creativity, cooperation and hard work in their service to OH WOW®
  • Has engaged in the creation, organization, and/or mobilization of volunteers, groups and resources that are involved in projects benefiting OH WOW!®
  • Has demonstrated sustained commitment
  • They continually commit their time, talent and energy, without pay, to improve the mission of OH WOW!®

If you know of a volunteer WOW! Pal you believe is eligible please nominate them by September 1st.

The nominations you submit are reviewed by our staff of WOW! Pals that work with all our volunteers. There’s no need to submit multiple nominations for the same person. Just submit a concise and compelling nomination to colleen@ohwowkids.org. Thank you so much for helping honor our WOWtastic volunteers.