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VOLUNTEER AT THE HARDIN PLANETARIUM


We are looking for:

  • teenagers needing community service hours for club requirements
  • university members requiring community service hours
  • seniors, retirees, or anyone looking for second careers
  • adults who love to put their spare time to good use

Our Expectations:

  • Follow all procedures
  • Maintain your agreed-upon volunteer schedule
  • Provide three days notice if you are unable to volunteer
  • After completing assignments notify that you need more tasks
  • Do not use cell phones/personal electronics during your shift
  • Treat this as seriously as a job

 

 

icon representing a handWe provide Volunteer Training in stages. Most volunteers start as Audience Assistants (the first listed in the below section). Volunteers who demonstrate responsibility and aptitude may be trained for additional positions.

 

 

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Audience Assistant:

Greeting, welcoming, and interpreting museum exhibits for visitors; giving support to presenters during free public shows

Tech Operator:

Run technical equipment during shows, operate the digital star computer, the sound system, the Star Chamber lighting, and the central console computer

Presenter:

Delivering our shows to the public and school audiences.

 

 

DETAILED INFORMATION

A much more detailed explanation of the above (and the below) can be found on our downloadable Volunteer Handbook linked below. Ultimately, you will still use the YourVolunteers link in the below section when you are finished preparing.

» Volunteer Handbook (PDF)

 

 

I AM READY TO VOLUNTEER!

  1. Email us at hardin.planetarium@wku.edu

We provide training sessions on an ongoing basis. If you would like to be a part of the volunteer staff, but are not able to participate immediately, email us anyway so we can keep in touch.

 


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 Last Modified 7/17/25