Volunteer Mentorship Program 2022

Our mentorship program serves students entering 8th through 12th grades. Through a training session, firsthand experience, and mentorship from MESS Hall staff, summer volunteers will learn skills they can carry forward to their future endeavors – and have fun! Teen Volunteers (grades 10th-12th) will assist museum and camp staff, earning up to 40 service hours upon completion. Counselors in Training (grades 8th-9th) will assist with activities in our themed summer camp sessions. Find program details and application deadlines for each opportunity below.

Our 2022 Volunteer Mentorship Program is generously sponsored by the Studer Foundation.

Applications are due on April 20, 2022

Teen Volunteers

Visitor experience volunteers will interact with museum visitors, perform demonstrations, and assist with special hands-on activities. Junior counselors will assist with hands-on activities and in-depth teaching opportunities with elementary-aged children. The MESS Hall camp staff will prepare volunteers for these activities and provide opportunities for creativity.

Who Should Apply?

  • Escambia and Santa Rosa high-school students entering 10th through 12th grades.
  • Those curious about the world around you via a math, engineering, & science lens
  • Interested in communicating with younger students & museum visitors

Your Commitment

  • Attend day of training (Date TBD)
  • Assist camp or museum staff for one week
  • Lead at least one hands-on activity
  • Receive up to 40 service hours upon completion
  • Attend end of summer wrap up gathering (if conditions allow)

Counselors in Training

Volunteers joining as Counselors in Training will assist with activities during half-day sessions of camp for elementary-aged children, alongside camp instructors and Junior Counselor teen volunteers.

Who should apply?

  • Escambia and Santa Rosa high school students entering 8th and 9th grades
  • Those curious about the world around you via a math, engineering, & science lens
  • Interested in communicating with younger students & museum visitors

Your Commitment

  • Attend day of training (TBD)
  • Assist camp staff for one week
  • Participate in camp activities as a role model
  • Receive up to 20 service hours upon completion
  • Attend end of summer wrap up gathering (if conditions allow)

There is no fee to participate.
Questions should be directed to Sarabeth Gordon


The Pensacola MESS Hall does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion (creed), disability, veteran’s status, marital status, or national origin (ancestry) in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions.