During the summer, S³ Youth Volunteers assist during the week (Mon - Fri). Youth Volunteers can apply to our Red Giants, Yellow Giants, or Green Comets Programs.

Red Giants – Summer A, B & C

Still accepting applications for summer 2013

Youth applying for a Red Giant summer position have 3 sessions to choose from: Summer A (June 10-July 12) and Summer B (July 8-August 9), or Summer C (June 10-August 9). We offer the flexibility of 3 options, so please determine which of these will work best for you and your family before applying, as you will need to indicate which session you would like to apply for on the application.

Summer A & B:

Youth Volunteers participating in Summer Session A or B commit to 5 weeks of service during which they commit to a 9:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. shift for a minimum of 2 days a week for all 5 weeks.

*We strongly encourage youth volunteers to select Summer A or Summer B. Summer C (below) is only to be selected when there is no way to meet the attendance requirements of Summer A or B.

Summer C:

Youth Volunteers participating in Summer Session C commit to 8 weeks of service during which they commit to a 9:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. shift for a minimum of 1 day a week for 8 out of the 10 weeks of our summer program.

*This option should only be considered by volunteers who cannot fulfill the attendance requirements of Summer A or Summer B.

Red Giants Requirements:

• Must be at least 13 years old at time of application.
• Must be willing to provide the minimum service requirement for your chosen session.
• Must be able to attend a quarterly orientation. If you are unable to attend on the scheduled date, please consider applying at another time.

Please Note – by May 31, 2013 you will need to provide your final schedule for the summer session you select. Volunteers are required to commit to a schedule and changes after this date will be minimal and considered only in case of emergency. You will have your complete summer schedule set before your first day of volunteering.

If you are unable to commit to these time requirements, please do not apply at this time.

Yellow Giants

Still accepting applications for summer 2013

Yellow giants are a phase of stars with masses heavier than the Sun, but it is phase that doesn't last very long, so there aren't many of them. As their name suggests, Yellow Giants don’t stay with us long, but they are extraordinary!

The primary role of our Yellow Giants is to assist us with our Summer Break Camps in the role of a Junior Camp Counselor or Clubhouse Assistant and enrich our campers’ experiences. Youth age 15 and older may join our Yellow Giants Program.

• Junior Camp Counselor: Spend your day interacting with campers in grades K-9 as you assist Orlando Science Center staff in activities such as educational projects, games, and facilitating educational activities in exhibit halls.
• Clubhouse Assistant: Spend your morning or afternoon assisting with before and after care, check in/out of campers, and monitoring groups on break in the Clubhouse.
• Special Events: All Yellow Giants have the opportunity to assist with the Orlando Science Center’s special events during their time as a volunteer.

Yellow Giants Requirements:

Junior Camp Counselor:

• Must be at least 15 years old at time of application.
• Must be able to attend a quarterly orientation. If you are unable to attend on the scheduled date, please consider applying at another time.
• Must be able to commit to 3 weeks (M-F) of service when you will volunteer from 8:0am-4:30pm each day.

Clubhouse Assistant:

• Must be at least 15 years old at time of application.
• Must be able to attend a quarterly orientation. If you are unable to attend on the scheduled date, please consider applying at another time.
• Must be able to commit to 3 weeks (M-F) of service when you will volunteer from EITHER 7:30am-1:00pm OR 1:00pm-6:00pm each day.
• If you are unable to meet these requirements, please do not apply at this time.

Green Comets

No longer accepting applications for summer 2013

Just like real comets that move around our solar system, the Green Comet volunteers move around the Orlando Science Center all day with our Summer Field Trip groups! The primary role of our Green Comets is to assist with our Summer Field Trips as Educator Assistants to enrich the experience for guests visiting the OSC for the day on a Field Trip. Green Comets will partner with a Science Center staff member for the entire day to assist with Field Trip check-in and exhibit hall assistance. Youth 13 years and older may apply for the Green Comets.

Green Comet Requirements:

• Must be at least 13 years old at time of application.
• Must be able to commit to at least 8 shifts (chosen by the volunteer) from 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., M-F throughout the summer (June 3- August 16).
• Must be able to attend a quarterly orientation.
• Must be able to stand for an extended period of time.
• If you are unable to meet these requirements, please do not apply at this time.