Our mission Our vision is to create a science playground that captivates a community and lifelong learners.
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Outreach

Social media, website, graphic design, printing, passing out pamphlets and flyers, and even inviting people to VIP tours of the center!
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Virtual, Office work, Indoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Special Events

From festivals to expos, we need extra hands to transport materials, set up, engage the public, tear down, and return materials. Many hands make light work--and happy vision casters!
  • Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Board Member

Get into the nitty gritty! Be a part of this growing non profit! Lawyers, accountants, business owners, realtors, librarians, teachers, parents, professionals, and of course dreamers, are welcome here!
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Cleaning Help

From daily vacuuming and wiping tables, to weekly shelf dusting and regular toy sanitization, we would love assistance keeping the center sparkling and germ free!
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Discovery Center Guide

Be a tour guide of exploration! Greet guests, operate the check-in counter and cash register, engage visitors and help them explore the exhibits we have. Animal care and handling are really helpful tasks in the center too.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Exhibits (Building/Maintenance)

Help build new and exciting exhibits in our center and help maintain existing ones. Carpentry, engineering and electronic skills welcome here! We love dreamers too, bring your ideas!
  • Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Experience Advisory Team

Looking for input on programs and curriculum as well as exhibits and the general COG experience. Parents and teachers this is a great outlet for your wisdom and expertise!
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Grant Writing and Fundraising

Keeping this space low cost is important to us and as a nonprofit, we rely on grants and fundraising efforts to grow. Grant writers and well connected or outgoing friends helpful here!
  • Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Virtual, Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help Join our adventure! There are many ways to be involved. No matter your allotted time to spare, interests, or talents, we would be delighted to have you on board.
About us We value life-long education, STEM, art, opportunities for all, community, creativity, intergenerational connections, social skill development, parental support, local businesses, Benzie County, our lovely natural resources, and YOU!
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