Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Organization Description

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is located near the Mission and close to downtown Santa Barbara. At the Museum, visitors of all ages can enjoy interactive exhibits on natural science, local ecology, and the living world around us; interact with Museum Educators on topics related to our permanent and seasonal exhibits, and participate in live, interactive programming in our Museum Backyard. The Museum is an engaging, interactive educational facility that allows visitors to discover the fun in science and the wonders of the natural world.

Health & Safety

Students may park in front of the building, then check-in at the front desk. Virtual volunteer opportunities are also available. Training and orientation will be provided.

Students may park in front of building on pier, then check in at the front desk. Training and orientation will be provided.

Full Covid vaccination and masking required for those who work on site.

POPULATION SERVED

  • Students will be working with school groups, visitors of all ages and backgrounds, and may be working with clients with cognitive, behavioral or physical differences.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
2559 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States
General Phone 
(805) 962-2526
Website:
http://sbnature.org
Student Contact 
Name
Rosina Garcia
Job Title
Director of Education
Phone
(805) 682-4711 Ext. 172
Email
rgarcia@sbnature2.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
On-site School Field Trip Facilitator Service Learning, Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng Ongoing On-site
Science Communication Liaison - Spanish Translation Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng, Service Learning Ongoing Remote
View all opportunities here
Program(s) 
Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng
Service Learning
Organization type 
Historical Society/Museum or Library (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Animal Welfare, Education, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems, Science or Technology
Hours of operation 

Open everyday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day

Maximum students 
5