Volunteer with ONSC!
New Volunteer Orientation
Are you ready to join our volunteer team?
Step 1: Watch the online New Volunteer Orientation
Step 2: Complete the volunteer agreement form and background check (you will receive this link at the end of the New Volunteer Orientation)
Internship Opportunities
Learn about current internships
Our volunteers assist with outreach, admin projects, trail and grounds maintenance, education, and much more!
What to Expect
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Join a team of like-minded educators and conservationists.
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Flexibility - you set your own schedule by signing up for events.
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New Volunteer Orientation, training, and continuing education.
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Options to work behind the scenes, out in public, alone, or with a group. You decide!
Volunteer Workdays
Learn about upcoming workdays on our events page
Volunteer Opportunities
View a list of our volunteer opportunities here
Unpaid Internships and Special Volunteer Jobs
Administrative Internship
Ozark Natural Science Center (ONSC) is seeking an Administrative Intern to assist ONSC staff with various administrative projects and tasks which will support ONSC’s mission to enhance the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Ozark natural environment. Learn more and apply
Education Internship
Ozark Natural Science Center (ONSC) is seeking Education/Program Interns to assist the ONSC Program Manager and Program Coordinator with ONSC’s educational programming: preparing for and potentially helping with actual programs, materials and curriculum development and organization, on-site research projects, and other special projects. Our interns support ONSC’s mission to enhance the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Ozark natural environment. Learn more and apply
Trail and Grounds Maintenance Volunteers
Ozark Natural Science Center (ONSC) is seeking Trail and Grounds Maintenance Volunteers to assist the ONSC Program Manager and Operations Director with ONSC’s invasive species removal, restoration and maintenance of certain sections of habitats (including the pond, demonstration semi-wetland, native plant gardens, and glade areas), maintenance of hiking trails, and other special projects. Our volunteers support ONSC’s mission to enhance the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Ozark natural environment. Learn more by contacting ONSC Admin.