What do COSI volunteers do?

COSI has many fun and exciting volunteer opportunities! Some of our ongoing areas include:

Guest Services Front Line Volunteer

This is your opportunity to serve our guests by answering questions, resolve challenges, and by making suggestions of things to see and do during their visit. If you like to problem solve, meet challenges head on, and help spread the COSI cheer this opportunity is right for you. Volunteers are needed to staff the guest services desk, assist guests with way finding and answering questions throughout the building, and serve as an usher for the theaters. If you have great customer service skills then you will want to sign up to be a part of the Guest Services Team. (Time commitment for this role is a minimum of 2 times a month for 4 – 8 hours each shift.)

Floor Faculty Facilitator

Do you love to teach and have a passion for science? Do you think an education career might be in your future? Become part of the Floor Faculty and find out if teaching is for you! On this team you will lead demonstrations, guide guests through activities, assist with workshops, and even perform live shows. If you are fascinated by science, and want to share that fascination with COSI guests, then you will want to join the Floor Faculty. (Time commitment for this role is a minimum of 2 times a month for 4 – 8 hours each shift.)

little kidspace Volunteer

little kidspace® is an area within COSI especially designed for our youngest visitors. The little kidspace® team is looking for volunteers who have a great imagination, patience, and the desire to help our youngest visitors (Infants – First Grade) learn through fun and interactive exploration. You can help a little one examine x-rays in the clinic, explore through hands-on activities in the craft space, or discover the wonders of the light and shadow room. little kidspace® volunteers also staff the desk at the entrance (helping guests get in and out and providing customer service) and the “Big Kids Lab” (engaging with older siblings with activities and play). If you are interested in early childhood education and like to work with children Infant – First Grade then little kidspace® is the opportunity for you. (Time commitment for this role is a minimum of 2 times a month for 4 – 8 hours each shift.)

Administrative, Support, and Skill Based Roles

COSI has a variety of administrative, support, and skill based roles. Volunteers in these roles serve behind the scenes and assist with tasks and assignments that support the team, guests, and help move COSI’s mission forward. (These roles are open and filled on an as needed basis and time commitment varies.)