This is a fascinating and unique behind-the-scenes volunteer job. Volunteers will assist the Zoology Department with prepping mammal study skin, skeletons, and tissues.

Required Skills
Biology, mammalogy experiences helpful. Solid attention to detail. Experience handling specimens

Training
Zoology staff will train

Schedule:
Four to six hours shifts available on Wednesdays (1:00-5:00 p.m.), and Thursdays (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). We can accommodate 3 position - one each day. One shift per week required.

Age Requirements
Available to individual applicants 18 or older

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 email to Shelley Knepley at shelley.knepley@dmns.org or mail to:

Volunteer Services Department
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 most volunteer positions.