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 RiverWorks Assistant (Education) (2nd floor) is responsible for helping the Educator at the RiverWorks Stream Table during peak hours. Please help clean up any water, hang up smocks and collect boats. Extra towels and smocks are available in the storage closet. This area can get wet, so volunteers/interns should wear footwear that will not hold water. The volunteer can assist the learning process while the children and adults are having fun. Shifts are available daily from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and/or 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Please state availability when responding
RiverWorks volunteers are needed 7 days a week 363 days a year (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day). Volunteers 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 (After 10 hours commitment) 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
When volunteers work in public areas and commit to a regular schedule, they are given a museum uniform shirt (similar to a polo shirt). The uniform shirt should be worn with tan or khaki colored pants; no blue jeans, blue jean skirts, or shorts. Capri khakis are acceptable. All volunteers must wear a name badge to be identified as a museum volunteer.
We look forward to hearing from you!
