Galaxy Explorers are high school volunteers. We accept students who are current or rising 10th or 11th graders, allowing them ample time to grow and learn in the program.
Applications are currently available until May 3 and can be accessed here. Select applicants will be invited to a family information session. Students who attend one of the information sessions will be entered into a lottery to fill this year’s available slots.
NO! Being part of the GE program is free. The program is grant and donation funded so any student interested in STEM can have an opportunity to participate.
It is a core piece of Chabot’s mission to increase diversity and access to careers and pathways in the aerospace industry. To that end, Chabot has received a grant to increase access to these careers for Oakland students from low-income families. If you are interested in more information about this program, which includes some Mentor and Intern fellowships, you may indicate that in your application.
During the summer, GEs complete 3 floor shifts per month, flexibly scheduled online. During the school year, GEs complete 2 floor shifts per month AND participate in 7 Special Interest Team meetings during each school semester. Team meetings are pre-scheduled at the beginning of each term. You may choose to complete your floor shifts on the same days as your Team meetings.
The Galaxy Explorers Program is a year-round operation. Our curriculum is designed for students to grow over 2-3 years as a participant and opens more doors the longer you stay.
Applications are assessed each Spring for the following school year’s 10th and 11th grade students. Look for applications to open again in February or March.
Please RE-APPLY! We get more applicants than we have spots. By re-applying you are showing us you are still interested in the program and it will be taken in to consideration during the next enrollment cycle. We keep all applications for one year.
Please reapply! We get more applicants than we have spots. By reapplying, you are showing us that you are still interested in the program, and it will be taken into consideration during the next enrollment cycle.
The Galaxy Explorer Program curriculum is designed for students to spend multiple years growing and developing their skills as a participant. As such, we are unable to offer new slots to high school seniors. However, once you turn 18, you are welcome to look into our adult volunteer program. More information can be found here.
For any additional questions regarding the Galaxy Explorers Program or application process, please email GalaxyExplorers@chabotspace.org
