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Volunteering

 
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Each year, over 1,400 volunteers contribute time to the Museum. Their commitment greatly enhances the Museum's mission of providing high-value experiences to the community. We truly value each of our volunteers, and there is a place for you too. Please join us by calling 303.370.6419.

Adult Application Instructions (applicants 18 and older)

To apply for any of the above positions, please complete our Adult Volunteer Application (PDF | 627KB) and mail to:

Volunteer Program
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205-5798

Please remember that volunteer placement is a selective process and not all applicants are accepted into the program. The Museum reserves the right to place volunteers in the area staff feels is best suited to the applicant’s skills and the needs of the Museum. A minimum commitment of one year is required for all volunteer positions.

Family Volunteers

More than 150 Museum volunteers are members of a family group volunteering together, making a critical contribution to the volunteer corps. Children six through 13 are welcome to volunteer as members of a family group, with a responsible adult who participates as a volunteer. Separate applications should be submitted for each individual, including the children. Adults 18 and older, please complete the  Adult Volunteer Application (PDF | 627KB). Youth between the ages of 6-13, please complete the Youth Volunteer Application (PDF | 627KB).

Youth Volunteer Application

Teen applicants must be between the ages of 14-17. Applicants must:

  • Submit a Youth Volunteer Application (PDF | 627KB)
  • Parent or Guardian must complete and sign the release of liability portion of the application and co-sign the application
  • Attach a short essay (Essay topic: Why do you think volunteering is important and why do you want to volunteer at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science?)

Below are the current volunteer positions available:

Discovery Zone Facilitator

If you’ve never grown up then this is the place for you! Help our younger visitors explore the world of science through experiments, crafts, and games.

Expedition Health Exhibit Guide

The Exhibit Guide supports the gallery educational objectives in Expedition Health by working with staff to facilitate touch-carts and a variety of health and wellness activities for the visitors.

Lab Guide

Lab Guides prepare reagents, stock supplies, and clean the experiment area.  They perform research data acquisition by enrolling visitors and administering taste test protocols for the Genetics of Taste: A Flavor for Health research project.

Lecture Committee Volunteer

Assist with lectures by greeting visitors, working the reception desk, selling tickets, ushering and creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

Prehistoric Journey Exhibit Interpreter

Enhance the visitor's experience in Prehistoric Journey as they travel through time.

School Programs Health Education Volunteer

We are looking for dynamic and energetic volunteers with education and/or health backgrounds to team teach 4th-8th graders about the circulatory and respiratory systems in 90 minute classroom programs held behind the scenes at the Museum.

Summer Children’s Workshop Teen Assistant

There is an exciting summer 2010 volunteer opportunity for teens! Our program is looking for teen volunteers who are friendly, enthusiastic, and great with kids.

Visitor Services Specialist

If you are friendly and outgoing and enjoy working with people of all ages – this is the volunteer job for you.

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