Thermo Fisher Scientific Biotechnology Lab
The Thermo Fisher Scientific Biotechnology Lab, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, is a place where visitors can learn about how biotechnology relates to larger themes in natural history. The lab offers a variety of programs to museum visitors on Saturdays and to schools and other groups throughout the week. Some knowledge of biology and lab safety is preferred. Volunteers should enjoy working with people of all ages and be available for a 4–5 hour block of time each volunteer session. For more information, contact Angie Stokes at (412) 622-3238 or StokesA@CarnegieMNH.org.

Discovery Room
Volunteers in the hands-on Discovery Room assist visitors of all ages in engaging activities. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, enjoy working with people of all ages, and be available for 3.5 hours one day each week or every other weekend. For more information, please contact Rhonda Kelly at (412) 622-1950 or KellyR@CarnegieMNH.org.

Teen Docents
Teen Docents explain touchable natural history objects to visitors at various stations throughout the museum. Volunteers must be teenagers who enjoy interacting with visitors of all ages and be available one Saturday per month during the school year and one day a week during the summer. For more information, please contact Marie Viggiano at (412) 578-2456 or TeenDocent@CarnegieMNH.org, or visit the Teen Docent Web site.

Traveling Classroom
The Traveling Classroom presents programs on selected natural history topics to Pre-K through high school students in their school classrooms. Volunteers must be able to travel, carry materials, and be available on weekdays during the school year. For more information, please contact Lenore Adler at (412) 688-8687 or AdlerL@CarnegieMNH.org.

EXPRESS (Exciting Programs Especially for Seniors)
This Museum on the Move branch program offers programs to senior citizens in personal care homes, assisted living facilities, senior citizen centers, and adult day care programs. For more information, please contact Lenore Adler at (412) 688-8687 or AdlerL@CarnegieMNH.org.

To volunteer in other areas of the museum, please call our Volunteer Office at (412) 622-3359.