Volunteering

 

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 positions listed below, 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


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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).

 

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Youth Volunteer Application

Teen applicants must be between the ages of 13-17. 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?)

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Available Positions:

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    Children’s Workshops Teen Assistant

    Our program is looking for teen volunteers who are friendly, enthusiastic, and great with kids.

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    Arachnology Collections Assistant

    The Department of Zoology is looking for volunteers to work with the arachnology collection.

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    Arachnology (Spiders and their kin) Data Entry Assistant

    Provide technical support with the arachnid collections in the Zoology Department. Assist the curator with timely cataloging of new acquisitions, entering collections data into the computer database, and checking the accuracy of past data entries.

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    Conchology Collections Assistant

    Assist the Zoology Department by providing support with timely cataloging and databasing of their unique shell collections. This volunteer opportunity is only available on Tuesdays.

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    Expedition Health Exhibit Guide

    Exhibit Guides support the educational objectives in Expedition Health by working in teams to facilitate a variety of health and wellness activities for the visitors. They work with Museum collections on touch carts, greet visitors and assist in our experiment area, Biology Base Camp.

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    Education Collections Assistant

    The Education Collections General Volunteer(s) will be responsible for working with the Education Collections Manager and the Education Collections Assistant Manager to maintain the daily responsibilities of the department by pulling specimens for carts and educational programs, putting specimens away, and preparing, cataloging, inventory, and assisting with daily operations.

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    Entomology Collections Assistant

    Do you love bugs? Volunteers will assist the Zoology Department needs additional volunteer to provide support to the insect collections, including a vast beetle collection, with a focus on learning insect preparation techniques, especially pinning.

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    Temporary Exhibits Volunteer

    Be a permanent part of the temporary exhibits team! The Temporary Exhibits Volunteer Program is accepting applicants for the Sunday Afternoon Temporary Exhibit team.

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