Volunteer Opportunities
Docent
Docents (museum guides) lead tours of traveling and permanent art exhibitions in the museum galleries. After reviewing the docent manual (for background on informal art education), and after attending their first exhibition training, new docents shadow experienced docents as they lead tours. When they feel comfortable doing so, new docents will lead their own tours. Tour groups may include visitors aged preschool through adult. Docents also help facilitate tours of science-based exhibition by directing visitor traffic through the exhibit stations. An interest in art, willingness to learn, and the ability to speak to groups of 15 to 35 people are the only requirements for this position. Flexible hours.
Discovery Guide
The guides conduct presentations in the Weather and Light/Color Rooms of the Discovery Center. Enthusiasm, an interest in science, and the ability to speak comfortably in front of groups of students are the only requirements for this position. The museum provides scripts for the presentations, background information on weather, global warming, and the physics of light and color, and training. Flexible hours.
Collections Volunteer
Position is currently full
Volunteers assist in processing and cataloging objects in the museum’s collection, under direct supervision of Collections Department staff. Volunteers must demonstrate a high commitment to detail, exhibit excellent decision-making skills, and show dedication to learning and practicing proper object handling techniques. Familiarity with digital photography helpful. Hours are flexible, but must be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Museum Store
Position is currently full
Assist the store manager with customer relations, display incoming merchandise and take admissions for the gallery and planetarium shows. Must have an out-going personality. Shifts still needed: Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon - 4 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Book Court Volunteer
Book Court Volunteer
Position is currently full
The primary responsibility in the Book Court is to receive payment for purchases made by patrons of the Book Court. When a volunteer’s shift ends, they will be expected to fill out an accounting form of payments received. As time permits, volunteers are also encouraged to “tidy up” by straightening books and magazines and dusting the area. The volunteer could occasionally be asked to price books or stuff envelopes. There is also an opportunity to volunteer for the bi-annual book sales in January and June. Flexible hours.
