Thank you so much to all who have registered to present at the 2025 Wisconsin Science Festival! Our presenter registration form has now closed. General volunteering opportunities are available below. If you are still interested in participating with the festival by hosting your own event, please visit our event host page for submission instructions!

If you are looking to volunteer, please register using the appropriate links below. Each individual looking to volunteer will need to register for a shift! Account creation and approval is required prior to registering for expo volunteer shifts.

Available hands-on expo shifts (limited spots available):

Thurs, Oct. 16, 2025 – Science on the Square (Downtown Madison): 4:30-7:00pm & 6:45-9:15pm

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 – Field Trip Expo (Discovery Building): 9:00-11:15am & 11:00-1:45pm

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, staff, and students
• Get a cool #WiSciFest 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 can be more fun with a friend – let us know if you are volunteering as a group and we will do our best to 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. While our official sign-up form is not yet open, you are welcome to fill out our volunteer interest form to be notified when registration becomes available.

For information about volunteering, or to learn more about group/corporate volunteer opportunities, please contact info@wiscifest.org or (608) 316-4390.

Banner image by Ueda Photography.