We rely on donations to offer programs and services across the province. Less than 2% of our revenue comes from government funding. Donate now.
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Donate Materials
Science World offers a unique and quirky environment of informal science education that puts an emphasis on making science fun. We have an ever changing (and ever growing) list of common household supplies that we require to deliver our live science shows, engaging outreach programs and hands-on workshops to children, youth and adults alike.
Donating materials is a great way to get rid of your clutter and recycle common household items. You could even host a “Science Supply Drive” at your workplace or next community function as a way of contributing to fun, informal science education!
Please email us at [email protected] to inquire about our current needs and make arrangements to donate your materials. Below is a list of items we often require:
Paper
Cardboard cereal boxes
Cardboard shoe boxes
Coloured paper
Cardboard tubes
Plastics
Caps from plastic bottles (clean)
500ml, 1L, 2L pop bottles (rinsed please)
Regular straws, bubble tea straws
Old film canisters
4L milk jugs (rinsed, dried)
Plastic spoons
Craft items
Pipe cleaners
Kids safety scissors
Sharpies
White glue
Popsicle sticks
Household Items
Egg cartons
Cans of shaving cream
Paper muffin cups
Paper coffee filters
Rolls of waxed paper
Skateboards (working)
Barbecue lighters (working)
Elastic bands
Textiles
Thin string
Metal
Paper clips or brass fasteners
One-hole punch
Wire
Pennies
Washers
Floral wire
Donate Your Car
Donate a Car Canada accepts Vehicle Donations for Science World. Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to Science World through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction (depending on its condition, age and location). Donate a Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy for Science World to benefit. After your vehicle donation is complete, you will receive a tax receipt and we will put your gift to good use.
Leadership Giving
We are thrilled to work with passionate philanthropists, who are dedicated to making a difference in our community. One-time gifts and multi-year pledges provide a solid foundation for Science World’s community programs that impact the lives of thousands of BC children and youth every year. Leadership Giving levels start at $5,000 and include special recognition, invitations to VIP events throughout the year and options for benefits in lieu of a full tax receipt. STEAM education, innovation or a hand up for the next generation. What is most important to you?
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Legacy Giving
Just like you, Science World believes that inspiring today’s young minds with the excitement of science and technology will ensure future stewardship of the world’s resources. When planning for the future of your loved ones, please consider including a gift to Science World that will help support the future of our community.
Choose a Legacy gift that best supports the causes that you care about:
- Gifts by will
- Life insurance policies
- Charitable remainder trusts
- RRSP and RRIF funds
- Future interest in real estate
- Endowment gifts
With a Legacy gift to Science World BC, or any another charity, we strongly encourage donors to seek a legal advisor, familiar with Planned Giving, for professional guidance. The following is an example of a template used for a charitable bequest:
I direct my trustees to transfer the sum of $___________ OR ______ % of the residue of my estate to A.S.T.C. Science World Society, to be used for its general purposes, with funds to be allocated at its discretion for Science World British Columbia.
Legal name: A.S.T.C. Science World Society
Address: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
Charitable Registration No.: 10673 4809 RR0001
For more information on Legacy Giving at Science World BC, contact: [email protected]
Make A Donation
Your gift reaches students, teachers and families across BC with high-quality science programming. We prioritize groups who may experience barriers to Science World and science education: those living in rural and remote communities, women and girls, Indigenous peoples and low-income families. Every day, the STEAM innovators of tomorrow come through our doors and attend our programs. Together, we can ignite their wonder and empower their dreams to solve the biggest challenges our world faces through science, technology, engineering, art & design, and math.
Your gift is an investment in the next generation of wonder seekers, problem solvers and world changers. Because the future needs more nerds!
Monthly Giving
Our monthly giving program Future Funders is a fierce, unfaltering force for scientific good. Learn more, or, if you're ready to join, check "Make this a monthly gift" when you complete the below form!
You can donate online today or download our donation form to make a gift by mail. Call 604.443.7483 for more information or to make a donation over the phone.