Volunteer Opportunities

Whether behind-the-scenes or on the Museum floor, volunteers are integral to the success of the Montshire. We hope you'll consider joining the team!

The many ongoing volunteer opportunities at the Museum include:

Program Volunteers

	Explainers interact with visitors to enhance their experience at the Museum. Explainers greet groups, demonstrate exhibits, lead informal science activities, and more. Explaining is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with the public, appreciate children, and can work independently. Initial and ongoing training is provided by Museum educators. Time commitment: 3 hours/weekly.
	Science Specialists share a love of learning and science with visitors by leading relatively advanced programs at our Science Discovery Lab or theater. Training provided. Topics on which you can be trained include Cells, Starry Night, and Build a Better Battery. Time commitment: Once trained, we ask that you present the program at least twice a month on weekends or school holiday period.
	Young Scientist Program volunteers work with a staff teacher to introduce science to young children through fun activities and experiments in the physical and natural sciences. This opportunity is ideal for enthusiastic adults who love to work with young children and have energy and stamina to support active learning experiences. Time commitment: 3 hours/week on Wednesday mornings and/or afternoons.
	Magic Carpet volunteers organize the popular Magic Carpet Luncheons, which feature travelogues on different locales and regionally-inspired meals. Volunteers select speakers, research regional cuisine, prepare meals, set-up and serve at the Museum, and coordinate reservations. Time commitment: 6-10 hours/luncheon.

Exhibits Volunteers

	Production and repairs volunteers help with building, painting, maintaining and fixing exhibits. Experience with carpentry, power tools, and machinery helpful. Time commitment: Flexible. Regular schedule preferred.
	Trails and landscaping volunteers help with trail maintenance and special plantings. Volunteers with plant identification skills may assist with plant labeling. Time commitment: Varies.

Museum Operations and Fundraising

	Public relations volunteers work on a variety of projects as needed. Possibilities include photographing events and exhibits, updating database information, and archiving photos. Periodically, volunteers may help create interesting, accurate, and engaging content for Museum publications or the Montshire Minute radio spot. Time commitment: Varies.
	Auction volunteers provide leadership and creativity to make the Museum's principal fundraiser a success, year after year. Opportunities include procuring auction items and helping out on the night of the event. Time commitment: Varies. Primarily from January to May.

Volunteer Groups