Volunteer Orientation at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Build community and connect with nature! Join us for our summer Volunteer Orientation to explore opportunities, learn about the Museum, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts.

Please register on the Museum website

More about volunteering
Volunteers get free access to special events, in-depth training and resources, and opportunities for growth and stewardship.

From supporting our school group visits, gardening, helping with special events, collecting data out in nature, engaging with the public at community events, or enhancing our collection records, there are plenty of ways to get involved and volunteer with the Museum.

Youths under the age of 14 need a guardian present for all volunteerism. Youths who are at least 14 can volunteer independently with parental permission. Guardians are encouraged to attend the orientations.
Opportunities are available for volunteers of all abilities.

Please help support our mission to help people connect with nature and science to inspire stewardship of the natural world and join our community of volunteers!