Roper Mountain Volunteer Program
Thank you for your interest in joining our volunteer team!
We rely on volunteers to help us fulfill our mission in many ways and are grateful for all of the hours served by our volunteer team.
Roper Mountain’s Volunteer Program accepts students as young as 14 who have a strong interest in all sciences, environmental education, animals, and nature!
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities including Education in our Harrison Hall of Natural Science and Environmental Science and Sustainability building, the Planetarium, the Living History Farm, and Summer Camps. To see more information on volunteer positions available, requirements, and benefits, please see the Volunteer Handbook. *Note: Camp volunteers need to fill out a separate application, which you will see below.
Volunteer Handbook
We onboard new volunteers at various times during the year. You are encouraged to fill out the application, listing your areas of interest, and will be contacted when spots are available. We need the most help during the summertime, with Summer Adventure and Summer Camps.
We are now accepting volunteers for Summer Adventure! Please fill out the application below and you will be contacted to let you know the next steps and important orientation and training dates.
During Summer Adventure, volunteers work during the hours of 9:15am to 4:00pm Tuesday- Saturdays. A minimum of 20 hours during the summer is required. Volunteers engage with guests in a variety of ways, from live animals, props, marine lab touch tanks, the living history farm, the butterfly encounter, and more! It is expected for volunteers to provide excellent customer service. For more information on volunteer expectations, see the Volunteer Handbook listed above.
Summer Adventure Volunteer Application
If you have any questions about volunteering, please email Ashley Zalabak at azalabak@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Internships at Roper Mountain
We offer a variety of internships throughout the year. During the schoolyear, we accept high school students that have the availability to be here between 1:30 and 5:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays. These students work with our education team to provide high quality guest engagements during our Afternoon Explorations public program. To apply for these, inquiries need to be sent to azalabak@greenville.k12.sc.us no later than August 1st.
During the summer, we accept college interns for both Animal Care and Education. These internships will be posted under our Employment Opportunities page. The deadline to apply is April 3, 2026.