Agency Details:
Pacific Science Center
Pacific Science Center inspires a lifelong interest in science, math and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs.
Description:
Pacific Science Center is a not-for-profit science foundation serving one million people a year in every county of Washington state, inspiring a lifelong interest in science, math and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs.
History:
Our facility began as the United States Science Pavilion during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Upon closing ceremonies, the Science Pavilion was given new life as the private not-for-profit Pacific Science Center, becoming the first U.S. museum founded as a science and technology center. On October 22, 2012 Pacific Science Center will celebrate making science fun for 50 years.
Contact person: Renee Gervais, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 269-2147
Address:
Web Site: http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org
Directions:
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From I-5 South take exit number 167 toward Aquarium/ Seattle Center. Turn right onto Fairview Ave North. Turn left onto Valley Street. Valley Street Broad Street. Turn slight right onto Denny Way. Turn right 2nd. . . (more) |
Miscellaneous Information
| Liability |
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Yes
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| Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers? |
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No
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| Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18? |
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Yes
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| Last updated on August 18, 2009 |
Volunteer Reflections
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Pacific Science Center
5
Overall Experience
The people you work with are great, and you learn new things everyday.
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I'm a homeschooler and often volunteer for different organizations, this has been the best place yet! I love being able to learn and teach about science. I work with the staff, they have taught me alot, and say I have taught them things too.
posted by LizzyJune on December 28, 2004 |
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