Volunteer

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 well

We 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-3PM

See below for how to sign up, and for more information.

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.**

Volunteers needed for  Set-Up of Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum’s (MMCM) 17^th Birthday Party special event

When: Friday, May 9, 2025

There is 1 shift available:

3:30 pm-5 pm
5 volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed for the following:

• Sanitizing and moving tables & chairs
• Assist with gallery organizing
• Set-up craft and game stations

Volunteers needed at Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum’s (MMCM) 17^th Birthday Party  special event!  

When: Saturday, May 10, 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:

• Wearing the provided MMCM Mascot costumes, Pal & Gal
• Entry level to experienced Face Painters needed
• Assisting kids with crafts and games
• Take down tables and sanitize tables and chairs
• Assist guests and maintain a clean and safe play space in one or more museum galleries

• Individuals from age 14 or in 9^th grade up to 120 years old (may be hard bending after 120)
• Sports teams from schools, semi-professional and professional
• Businesses that volunteer in the community
• Service groups
• The list goes on and on!

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!

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:

APPLY TODAY!