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Mid-America Science Museum
Basic Information
Address: 500 Mid-America Blvd.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone Number: (501) 767-3461
Fax Number: (501) 767-1170
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Additional Information
Clearances Required: Yes
Ages for Volunteer: 12-18
Hours of Service: 4 hours per week
Days of Service: One day per week, 10:00am-1:00 pm
Mission Statement:
The mission of Mid-America Science Museum is to stimulate interest in science, to promote public understanding of the sciences, and to encourage life-long science education through interactive exhibits and programs. The Museum also serves as a premier tourism attraction in Arkansas.
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
The purpose of Mid-America Science Museum is to explain scientific knowledge and concepts to the public through interactive exhibits, activities, workshops, and educational programs. The Museum seeks to stimulate a lifelong interest in science, spark curiosity, reshape attitudes and stir the imagination. Our goal is informal science education that encourages learning in ways not ordinarily found in the workplace, classroom, or home. To achieve this purpose, the Museum will maintain the highest standards in providing quality exhibits, programs and services for students, citizens and visitors to Arkansas.
Events:
Summer Kick-Off Orientation Day - June 7th from 10:00am-11:30am
Additional Information:
Tired of sitting at home all summer? Are you ready to get out and make difference? Then Mid-America Science Museum is looking for you. Volunteers are needed for the Museum’s Scien-Teer Teen Summer Program (June 7th - August 13th).
Scien-Teers must be between ages 12-18 and be outgoing, friendly and willing to work! Scien-Teers also must be able to commit to one 4 hour shift per week. Applications are available in the Museum Store and must be turned in by May 15th.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator for an interview from May 17th – 29th.
Volunteers selected to join the program MUST be able to attend the Kick-Off Orientation on Monday, June 7th from 10:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.
There is limited space available! For more details contact the museum at (501) 767-3461 ext. 29.