Volunteer at the ICR Discover Center

Volunteer at the ICR Discover Center

Becoming a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the ICR Discovery Center. Volunteering is a great way to support nonprofit ministries in your community. Our mission is to come alongside believers in their faith by providing scientific evidence that affirms the truth of God's Word and glorifies Jesus Christ for His miraculous work in Creation.

We believe volunteers play a vital role in this mission, and we do not take your investment lightly. While you serve with us, we commit to honor your time, provide appropriate training, arrange meaningful assignments, and cheer you on as you serve.

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about God, His truth, and creation science. It is important that volunteer applicants are in agreement with our tenets and values, are willing to serve on a regular basis (at least once per month), and desire to honor the Lord with their time and talents.

A quote: ICR showcases wonderful effort on behalf of believing scientists, and others, to glorify Jesus’ creation; but one need not be a scientist to volunteer at ICR and also be a part of honoring the true heavenly kingdom. -Jim, ICR Volunteer A quote: ICR showcases wonderful effort on behalf of believing scientists, and others, to glorify Jesus’ creation; but one need not be a scientist to volunteer at ICR and also be a part of honoring the true heavenly kingdom. -Jim, ICR Volunteer
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Volunteer Opportunities

In the ICR Discovery Center, there are two main volunteer opportunities:

Within the exhibit hall, there are two main areas to docent. Volunteers will have the opportunity to interact and engage with guests. Depending on the day, needs may vary.

At the planetarium, volunteers will check guests in, introduce the shows, and operate the show control.

During special events, there are opportunities to serve in a variety of additional areas, including helping with crafts, check-in, information tables, overseeing the fossil petting zoo, and more! In addition, we offer group volunteer activities on an as-needed basis. If you have a group that you would like to have volunteer at ICR, please reach out at volunteer@icr.org.

Volunteer Requirements

  • Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

  • All volunteers are required to pass a background check. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to have a parent or guardian fill out a consent form.

  • Volunteers must provide a testimony of salvation and faith in Jesus Christ, and agree with ICR’s tenets and values.

  • Volunteer shifts are between 3-4 hours each and will require standing, walking, and climbing a few stairs.

  • We ask that you commit to serve at least one shift per month to be a regular docent.

A group of volunteers in the Dc atrium

Volunteer Benefits

  • Volunteers are invited to special events throughout the year.

  • Volunteers receive a discount on yearly memberships.

  • Volunteers receive a discount on items from the Discovery Store.

  • Volunteers receive a packet of ICR resources upon onboarding and on the first shift.

  • Volunteers receive free admission to the ICR Discovery Center and a discounted admission to close friends and family.

A quote: Our volunteers use their time and talents that the Lord has given them, not only to bless us here at ICR, but to extend the borders of God’s kingdom. - Josh Carter, Ministry Development Coordinator A quote: Our volunteers use their time and talents that the Lord has given them, not only to bless us here at ICR, but to extend the borders of God’s kingdom. - Josh Carter, Ministry Development Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

None! ICR will provide any training that you may need. However, if you have any special skills or training that may be useful, please let us know!

As representatives of ICR, we would ask that all volunteers adhere to the same dress code as the ICR staff. Business casual is a good guideline to follow. Here are some other helpful guidelines:

  • Please wear clothing that is clean, neat and modest.

  • Choose simple attire without large graphics, logos, or messages that could be distracting.

  • Keep the focus on Christ by avoiding accessories or hairstyles that may be considered inappropriate or offensive.

We would ask that you commit to volunteering at least once a month.

Our regular, museum volunteers have two daily shifts, Tuesday through Saturday.

  • Morning shift - from 10am - 2pm.

  • Afternoon shift - from 2pm - 5pm.

Special projects and events may have different shift times.

A group of volunteers at the ICR Discovery Center