Join Our Growing Community of Wisconsin Science Festival Volunteers
PRESENTER AND VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SUMMER OF 2025
DISCOVERY VOLUNTEERS
Lend a hand as a volunteer at our upcoming hands-on expo events. Account creation and approval required prior to registering for volunteer shifts.
2025 Date TBD – Field Trip Expo (Discovery Building): 9:00-11:15am & 11:00-1:15pm
10/16/25 – Science on the Square (Downtown Madison): 4:30-7:00pm & 6:45-9:15pm
2025 Date TBD – Community Expo (Discovery Building): 9:30-11:30am & 11:15-1:15pm
Why volunteer?
- Help others discover the wonder and power of science.
- Enjoy a unique program in the Discovery Building and learn something new.
- Network with other volunteers and UW–Madison faculty and staff.
- Get a cool #WiSciFest t-shirt.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone! Science expert or not, new volunteers are always welcome!
- High School and College Students (Must be at least 16 years of age)
- Adults
- Families
- Corporate and Community Groups
Build a team.
Volunteering is always more fun with a friend and we will ensure you can work together.
Group opportunities are excellent team building experiences that help you connect with the community.
What do volunteers do at the festival?
You can choose how you want to engage. Options include:
- Welcoming visitors.
- Answering questions.
- Running programs and experiments.
- Assisting with volunteer management.
- Prepping for the festival.
- And more!
Get started!
If you are a new volunteer, you will need to create a volunteer profile using our volunteer management tool called CERVIS. Please email [email protected] to request the profile creation link. Training requirements for festival volunteer shifts vary and the requirements will be posted in the shift details.
PRESENTERS AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATORS – Looking to share your science? (REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SUMMER 2025)
If you are looking for ways to share your science through hands-on engagement with the community and K-12 groups, please fill out the PRESENTER form! This year we have 3 opportunities to engage directly with school groups, families, and festival attendees of all ages and interests!
- 2025 Date TBD, 9:30a-1p – Field Trip Expo at the Discovery Building
- Thursday, October 16th, 5-9p – Science on the Square – Madison Night Market Fusion
- 2025 Date TBD, 10a-1p – Community Expo at the Discovery Building
