During the summer months the Snack Bar is open from Memorial Day week-end through Labor Day. It features hot dogs, chili dogs, nacho chips with cheese, Bar-B-Q sandwhiches, assorted chips, ice cream products and soft drinks. The snack bar is operated by our museum volunteers and all profits are used to fund new exhibits and other museum projects.

What is Mid-America Science Museum?

We are a beautiful hands-on museum, located in woodland setting about six miles west of Hot Springs. Our mission is to help people understand science and its relationship to our lives. We seek to spark curiosity, enhance scientific knowledge, and encourage lifelong learning through our exhibits, workshops, and school-related activities.
Volunteers are essential! The museum has a small budget and a limited number of staff. Our volunteers are truly needed if we are to serve our visitors well.

Who can become a Mid America Science Museum (MASM) Volunteer?

We're not looking for scientists!

We need people who....

• want to contribute to their community
• are enthusiastic about learning
• enjoy sharing knowledge
• take responsibility seriously
• enjoy taking challenges

Does that sound like YOU?

What would you like to do?

There's something for everyone...

• Assist visitors with exhibits
• Greet/assist with education
• Conduct demonstrations
• Help with clerical tasks
• Help with special events
• Do grounds and gardening tasks
• Work in the snack bar

WE'LL PROVIDE THE TRAINING IF YOU'LL PROVIDE THE MOTIVATION!

MATTER-ENERGY

LIFE-PERCEPTION
Matter is the building blocks of everything. Energy is the force that moves matter, giving it Life is a never ceasing cycle a constant flow of experiences.
Perception is an individual's personalized viewpoint on those experiences.

What is your commitment as a MASM volunteer?

• Complete training in your specific field of service
• Be available for at least thirty hours of service a year

What are the benefits to YOU of being a MASM Volunteer?

• The satisfaction of acquainting visitors with ARkansas' premiere interactive science museum
• Seeing the delight of visitors when you help them understand our world more clearly
• Serving your community
• Developing leadership skills
• Expanding your own knowledge
• Meeting new people who share your interests
• Earning free admission to MASM for you and your family
• Receiving discounts in our gift shop
• Earning complimentary MASM membership after 100 hours of volunteer service
• Complimentary lunch in Snack Bar when volunteering and when Snack Bar is open.
• FUN!!! !

Interested? for more information, Call 501-767-3461 or 1-800-632-0583 We want to hear from YOU!

Won't You Join Us?

Become a VOLUNTEER

Mid-America Science Museum Scholarship Requirements sponsored by the MASM volunteer Association

POSTMARKED BY MAY 31, 2007

1. Applicants must complete the Applicant Information Sheet.
2. Eligible students must be either a college Junior or Senior majoring in a science discipline (for example: agriculture, animal studies, science education, astronomy, biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, zoology, etc.) during the school year in which the scholarship will be used.
3. Overall G.P.A. minimum of 3.00. Include a copy of your transcript.
4. Students must submit a one page essay explaining financial need, why they chose to study science and future plans.
5. Students must submit written recommendation from two professors.

Any employee or volunteer associated with Mid-America Science Museum and their relatives are ineligible.

Scholarship Registration Form click here