Volunteer at Port Discovery!

Port Discovery is always looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our volunteer team! We are now accepting applications to volunteer with Port Discovery in a variety of roles. Volunteering at Port Discovery is perfect for people looking for a fun, positive environment where they can help children and families learn through play and have the Best Day Ever!

Opportunities & Information

General Info

  • Port Discovery is seeking volunteers for roles including: Greeters, Exhibit Facilitators, Storytellers, Art Studio Aides, and more!
  • You must be 15 years of age to volunteer independently and must be attending high school if you are under the age of 18.
  • Volunteer positions are unpaid. For paid positions with Port Discovery, check out our Careers & Internships page here.
  • Schedules are flexible, but volunteers must be able to commit to working at least 50 hours with Port Discovery.
  • We love our group & corporate volunteers as well! For more information, email volunteer@portdiscovery.org.
Questions?

For more information or questions, contact Kathryn Schmitt at kschmitt@portdiscovery.org or 410-864-2722.

For group volunteering, contact volunteer@portdiscovery.org.

Apply

Fill out the following form to apply to be a volunteer.

Questions?

Contact Kathryn Schmitt at kschmitt@portdiscovery.org or 410-864-2722.

For group volunteering, contact volunteer@portdiscovery.org.

General Information & Availability

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A group of children working together to hold and lift up a giant colorful parachute during an interactive program for kids at Port Discovery
An adult sitting with a child holding up an art project they created in Port Discovery's interactive studio workshop
A group of children working together to hold and lift up a giant colorful parachute during an interactive program for kids at Port Discovery
An adult sitting with a child holding up an art project they created in Port Discovery's interactive studio workshop
A group of children working together to hold and lift up a giant colorful parachute during an interactive program for kids at Port Discovery
An adult sitting with a child holding up an art project they created in Port Discovery's interactive studio workshop