City of Kobe: 2025 Youth Science Museum Volunteer Opportunity

Press Release (May 15, 2025)
Cultural Exchange Division

Volunteers wanted to help children experience the fun and wonder of science

Bando Kobe Science Museum for Youth is looking for volunteers to help children experience the fun and wonder of science. Volunteers can enjoy working with children while guiding them through the exhibition rooms, workshops, programming classes, lending books, and other activities. We are also looking for star gazers for nighttime viewing events. We look forward to hearing from you.

Application Requirements

Those who love children and are interested in science, technology, and educational activities

Students over 18 years old (not high school students) and general public up to 69 years old

Residents living in the Hanshin area neighborhood

Those who can participate in the pre-interview and training

Those who wish to participate in nighttime viewing activities need to be qualified as a star guide.

Period of activity

From any time after registration to March 31, 2026 (renewable annually)

Activity hours

About 6 hours from 9:30 to 17:00 (including 1 hour break)

From 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (nighttime stargazing)

Activities

Guiding visitors in the exhibition rooms (including preparation and cleanup), safety management

Use of the Science Information Room (library), lending out and organizing books

Preparation for and assistance with workshops, programming and other classes and club activities

Assistance for nighttime astronomical viewing, safety management

Application period and detailed URL

From Thursday, May 15 to Sunday, June 15

https://www.kobe-kagakukan.jp/topics/archives/416