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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.**
Summer Camp Volunteers Needed
When: Each camp is scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
June 17-19: Museum Mixtape (partnered with Musico Lessons LLC)
June 24-26: Cirque de Muse
July 8-10: Let’s Get Physical
July 15-17: Once Upon a Time (partnered with Read Association & Hoyt Library)
July 22-24: Secret Agent Academy (partnered with Castle Museum of Saginaw)
July 29-31: Up, Up, and Away Superhero Academy
August 5-7: Disaster Defenders
August 12-14: Into the WildThere are 3 shifts available:
Shift 1: 10am-1pm
Shift 2: 1pm-4pm
Shift 3: 10am-4pmUp to 3 volunteers needed per shift, per day
Volunteers are needed for the following tasks:
• Assisting Camp Director with themed activities
• Monitor campers in galleries to ensure safety
• Keeping the camp room clean and organized
• Tasks are not limited to this listWho:
• 14 year old Students
• College Students
• Educators (current or retired)
• Adults
• Anyone interested in working with children aged 6-10 years old
• The list goes on and on!Why:
MMCM’s contribution to the community is made by hosting fun and educational Summer Camps for children aged 6-10 years old. Volunteers play a crucial role in a safe and educational experience for campers.
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.
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!
