By supplementing museum staff without receiving direct remuneration, volunteers enable the Museum & Aquarium to expand our services to the public, to further research and develop operations, and to project and maintain our positive image in the community.
The volunteer greeter position is a vital position at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. The greeter is one of the first faces the River Museum guests will see. The greeter welcomes each visitor to our campus with a “Welcome” and a “Smile”. The greeter stands near the front doors of the Mississippi River Center and the National River Center.
If visitors are entering for the first time in either building the greeter offers the visitor a map of the campus and answers any questions they may have. Questions may vary from:
- Where are the restrooms?
- How do I get to the other building?
- Where is the elevator?
- Can we leave the museum and come back in?
- How do you keep the ducks from flying?
Greeters are needed 7 days a week 363 days a year (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day). Greeters are asked to consider a weekly schedule of 1-2 hours per week. (The Museum & Aquarium requires at least 10 hours per year to remain an active volunteer). Active volunteers will earn the following benefits:
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS All benefits are subject to change
- Free individual admission for the volunteer
- One guest pass after each 40 hours of service (maximum of 8 per calendar year)
- gift shop discount
- food and beverage discount
- Free Soda/Coffee during your volunteer shift
- Volunteer Appreciation parties
- Continuing education sessions
- Volunteer shirt
Interested volunteers will be contacted to set up an interview. Interviews take approximately 45 minutes and will include a small tour of the facility.
We look forward to hearing from you!
