Volunteer

If you are looking for a fast paced and challenging yet rewarding position in a nonprofit setting, then you have come to the right place!

Teen Volunteers
 
The Schoolhouse Children's Museum is an ideal environment for teens to gain leadership skills, work experience and fulfill needed hours to meet school requirements. Teen Volunteers are an important part of the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and help us provide the best experience for members and visitors.
 
We are currently accepting applications.  All applicants are asked to complete an application (below) and go through a brief interview process.

As a teen volunteer, ages 15-17, you have the opportunity to lead hands-on activities, heighten the experience of children and families by interacting with visitors at our exhibits, assist the staff in classes and with birthday parties, and volunteer at special events.
 
 
 

Adult Volunteers

College students, parents and grandparents have a wealth of knowledge to share. Whether guiding children through exhibits, leading an interactive craft or assisting in a class, adult volunteers serve as excellent museum interpreters and are an important part of our team! 

Volunteer Opportunities
 
Classroom Volunteer
Creative volunteers are needed to assist the Museum staff with hands-on activities
in our classes for museum visitors, school groups and our off-site Outreach Program.
Hours: Programs are regularly scheduled Monday-Saturday

Special Event Volunteer
From months before to the day of the event, many hands are needed
to support our special events. Help is always needed on Event Day-
from set-up and clean-up to the many tasks in between
-from ticket takers to popcorn makers - Come join the fun!
Theater Experience? Your expertise is needed from set design to assisting actors…
Photographer? Help document our events with photos & videos.
…Makeup Artist or Face Painter? …Puppeteer? Come join us!

Community Liaison
Staff a booth at local fairs and exhibits.

Museum Handyman
Your experience can help maintain and repair our exhibits.
We have a “honey-do” list of project from work on model trains to our life-sized cow.
Hours: Flexible; as needed basis
 
...Or share your talent by assisting with the special projects such a constructing or refurbishing exhibits or filming a new history video.
 
Join our team of volunteers and "bring learning to life!"
 
To learn more about Schoolhouse volunteer opportunities,
Please e-mail Rebekah@schoolhousemuseum.org  or call 561-742-6782