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Volunteer
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Your time is a gift to MMCM
Volunteers help with many museum projects – from field trips to special events to behind-the-scenes work too!
We are looking for volunteers for a whole host of activities:
•Musicians
•Magicians
•Jugglers
•Balloon artists
•Face painters
•Singers
•Dancers
•Help with Toddler Time
•Many other talents as wellWe also need helpers for our special events throughout the year including:
• Halloween Monster Mix & Mash – October 26th, 10AM-4PM
• Holiday Hooray! – December 12th, 10AM-4PM
• New Years Eve Countdown BLAST December 31st, 10AM-3PMSee below for how to sign up, and for more information.
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS:
Volunteer requirements: Must be at least 14 years old or in 9th grade. New volunteers must submit an application and background check.
**If you are a current or returning volunteer, you do not need to submit a new application. Send Whitney an email with your name and preferred shift time.**
What: For Set-Up of Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum (MMCM) Indoor Tooth-Friendly Egg Hunt
When: Friday, April 11, 2025
There is 1 shift available:
3:30 pm-5 pm
5 volunteers neededVolunteers are needed for the following:
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Sanitizing and moving tables & chairs
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Assist with gallery organizing
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Set-up craft and game stations
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Hide plastic eggs and set up the egg return room
What: For Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum (MMCM) annual Indoor Tooth-Friendly Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025
There are 3 shifts available:
Shift 1: 9:45 am – 1:30 pm
Shift 2: 1:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Shift 3: 9:45 am – 5:15 pm
Volunteers are needed for the following:
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Wearing the provided Easter Bunny costume
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Entry level to experienced Face Painters needed
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Assisting kids with crafts and games
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Hiding plastic eggs, monitoring the egg return room, and passing out goodie bags
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Put up/take down tables and sanitize tables and chairs
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Assist guests and maintain a clean and safe play space in one or more museum galleries
How: Use the buttons below to sign up, or, E-Mail Whitney, Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@michildrensmuseum.org or call 989-399-6626 with the date and shift time you would like to sign up for.
Why: MMCM’s contribution to the community is made by hosting fundraisers and special events throughout the year. Volunteers are a crucial part of a successful fundraiser
Becoming a Volunteer: Complete volunteer application and background check authorization at least 2 days before event date using the orange “Sign Me Up” button below. For groups, use the “Sign Us Up” button!
Additional questions can be directed to Whitney, our Volunteer Coordinator HERE!
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Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum volunteers come from different age groups, different backgrounds and different abilities, but these talented people all have one thing in common – they believe in our mission! Whether working as a gallery volunteer and guiding our play experience or helping with an exhibit maintenance project, each volunteer helps our guests discover the world through creativity and exploration.
Join the volunteer family!
Make some time in your schedule for fun! Join our family of volunteers and discover how rewarding giving back to our community’s children can be. Here is quick sampling of our ongoing volunteer opportunities:
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- Gallery Guides – Gallery volunteers help us keep the galleries organized, lead activities for our guests like obstacle courses or parachute play, encourage young artists in the Art Mart and much more!
- Office Support – Dedicated to our behind-the-scenes needs, our office support volunteers help us with data entry, organizational and housekeeping tasks, and even IT projects.
- Educators – Education students, current and retired educators, scientists, engineers, and passionate professionals help us with field trips, interactive hands-on programming, and day camps.
- And more! This is just a quick snapshot of the opportunities we have available. Let us know your specific talents and we can find a way to make the most of them.
In addition to the satisfaction of a job well done, our regular volunteers can receive benefits like free passes, discounts, documentation of hours and letters of recommendation. We are excited to have you join us!
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APPLY TODAY!
