Are you enthusiastic about sharing your expertise and career journey within the aerospace, or STEM industries? Whether you’re looking for one-time or ongoing volunteer opportunities, know that your investment of time is giving The Museum of Flight’s scholars an opportunity where they can take FLIGHT!

We have several ongoing opportunities to mentor and engage with learners here at The Museum of Flight:

Guest Speaker - A single commitment (1-3 hours per event) that could involve anything from delivering a speech to participating in one of our educational program's panels.

Education Volunteer – A dedicated time commitment (20-50 hours per year) that involves building meaningful relationships and providing consistent support and guidance to mentees. This commitment extends beyond mere advice-giving; it entails active listening, sharing experiences, offering constructive feedback, and serving as a dependable source of encouragement and inspiration. Open volunteer positions include:


Responsibilities:

  • Serve as an enthusiastic and compassionate volunteer.
  • Work alongside scholars, their caregivers and the wider Museum staff community to facilitate successful program completion.
  • Build a relationship with scholars based on trust and mutual understanding, while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Foster a sense of community and collaboration between students by creating a safe space for inquiry, creativity, and excitement for learning.
  • Provide guidance and advice to help scholars pursue a STEM career e.g. Talk to students about your college and career experiences.
  • Serve as a positive role model for all scholars and welcoming all students at the events to ensure they feel seen, embraced and validated.
  • Cultivate curiosity, belonging and perseverance in the next generation.
  • Develop leadership skills through guiding students in problem solving and communication.

Qualifications:

  • Experience within the aerospace, aviation or STEM industries.
  • Demonstrate sincere dedication to mentoring and supporting youth, aiming to positively impact their lives by being genuine. Previous experience working with young people is beneficial.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Fosters a culture of curiosity, exploration, and continuous learning.
  • Empathy, patience, and the ability to actively listen.
  • Possess a commitment to diversity and inclusion, inspiring students who are underrepresented in aviation and space (low-income, youth of color, foster youth and first-generation students).
  • Willingness to undergo background checks and any required training.

Program Descriptions

We have several education programs that you can volunteer for. See below for each program's description.


Elementary School (Kindergarten-5th grade)

Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) is a day camp for the budding aviator, future astronaut, or simply curious camper! ACE offers a blend of hands-on educational activities and access to the Museum’s collection with the fun of camp to stimulate a lifelong interest in science, connect with fellow learners and begin building lifelong friendships.


Middle School (6th-9th grade)

Aerospace Camp Experience is a day camp for the budding aviator, future astronaut, or simply curious camper! ACE offers a blend of hands-on educational activities and access to the Museum’s collection with the fun of camp to stimulate a lifelong interest in science, connect with fellow learners and begin building lifelong friendships.

Amelia’s Aero Club (AAC) inspires middle school girls (6th–8th grade) to become the next generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) professionals. Using a series of personal growth experiences, members think critically, take risks, get creative, and problem-solve. AAC exposes students to high-demand careers and develops confidence and resilience, so members recognize that a future in STEM is a viable and attainable option. 

The Michael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program (MPA) centers around and celebrates the contributions of the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community to aviation and space. MPA endeavors to inspire curiosity and build community among middle school students (grades 6-9*) with emphasis to involve those historically excluded from education and career opportunities in aviation and space. Through fun and engaging activities, utilizing the Museum’s exhibits and educational resources, MPA sparks students’ interests in aviation and space by connecting them to like-minded peers and mentorship from STEM professionals in the aerospace community.

 

High School (10th-12th grade)

Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an online distance learning course and summer experience specifically designed for high school juniors interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) pathways through the exploration of space and space travel. The online curriculum is a University of Washington college course focused on NASA’s space exploration program as well as topics in Earth and Space Science. If scholars successfully complete the online curriculum, they are invited to participate in multi-day summer experiences that provide them the opportunity to work with STEM professionals, NASA scientists, university students, and STEM educators.


How to Become a Volunteer

Please visit our Volunteer section to see the volunteer / mentor positions that we're actively recruiting for.

Volunteer Opportunities


 

Want to learn more about education volunteer opportunities within the Boeing Academy for STEM Learning (BASL) or have specific questions? Please reach out to us at EduParticipant@museumofflight.org.