About Our Science Center Volunteer Program
We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help support our hands-on science programs for kids. Whether assisting with animal care, helping with building projects, or guiding children in using science tools like microscopes, your involvement makes a meaningful difference. Volunteering with us is a great way to share your love of science, connect with the community, and inspire young learners. If you’re interested in helping out, we’d love to hear from you!
Internship Opportunities
The Bedford Science Center works closely with Bedford High School students through our internship program. This is a great opportunity to not only to build up your resume for college applications and jobs, but also for engaging with science in a leadership role!
What are the qualifications for being an intern? There are NO QUALIFICATIONS! If you are reading this and want to engage with the science center, the answer is always YES! The Bedford Science Center is accessible to everybody regardless of age and science experience. We are always looking for interns and want to have as much help as possible. The science center accepts help with tasks as small as watering plants to more long-term projects like designing a program. There is something for everybody and all contributions are greatly appreciated!
What are some examples of intern duties/responsibilities? 1. Care for the animals (feeding, cleaning, etc.) 2. Take charge of the marine biology touch tanks 3. Design student field trips 4. Work in the garden/greenhouse 5. Take a leadership role and create a program 6. Need people to grow and develop the website/online presence 7. Connect with residents of Bedford, MA through science 8. Collaborate with other local science initiatives 9. Maintain displays in the science corner
Do you take college interns? YES! We strongly encourage college students to join us in the science center because as the program develops, college interns have given us quality insight for strengthening and developing programs.
Are internships at the Bedford Science Center paid positions? Unfortunately no, but college students can do internships at the science center for college credit.
Lydia Johnson '26
"I am a high school intern at the Bedford Science Center where I am taking classes through Pet Partners to get my guinea pig therapy certification. Having the opportunity to work with the animals in the science center has helped me throughout my courses greatly. I am very grateful for this opportunity that I could not get elsewhere."
Chase Wissler '27
"I am a digital media major at Endicott College and interning at the Bedford Science Center has been an overall wonderful experience. I was afforded the opportunity to create the website and expand their online presence, so even as someone not in involved with S.T.E.M, I still was able to get professional experience to add to my skillset. ”
Our Team Isn't Just Limited
to Humans...
The Bedford Science Center is home to a family of animals that live on land and in water! We have two WONDERFUL guinea pigs, Agnes and Oreo, an always-smiling bearded dragon, three chickens, crested geckos, and marine animals in our touch tank. Students can often be found with these little critters before their classes either petting them for stress relief or tending to their various needs!
