Greensboro Science Center: My Why: Charley Mays

Press release from the Greensboro Science Center:

July 19, 2021

How does the GSC impact individuals, families and communities? We think it’s best to let YOU answer that question!

Read our Q&A with GSC volunteer Charley Mays to learn about what makes the GSC so special to him.

What do you do as a GSC volunteer? I answer questions and converse with guests to improve their experience with our animals.

How many years have you been a GSC volunteer? 6

Why did you choose to volunteer with us? When my daughters were young, the Science Center was a regular outing for us for years. Volunteer docents made our visits special every time. Now that my daughters have grown and moved away, I took advantage of the opportunity to do the same for other families.

What impact do you hope to have as a GSC volunteer? I hope to enrich the experiences of guests with our animals as a way to build increased enthusiasm for wildlife conservation.

Why is the GSC important to you personally? I am very concerned about the plight of wildlife in the modern world, and the GSC is a fantastic local opportunity to influence people to improve the long term outlook for wildlife conservation.

Why is the GSC important to the community? Our community is very blessed to have a world-class facility with museum, zoo and aquarium all in one place, which entertains people from all over the country and simultaneously educates them about wildlife conservation.

If you’d like to share your “Why” and possibly see it shared here, email it to mystory@greensboroscience.org

This press release was produced by the Greensboro Science Center. The views expressed here are the author’s own.