Volunteer Listings
Arachnology Collections Data Entry Assistant
The Department of Zoology is looking for volunteers to provide support to the arachnid collections by recording data from specimen labels into our database.
Children’s Workshops Teen Assistant
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is looking for teens for Children’s Workshops to provide educational experiences to children about natural history, health, and science topics.
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.
Entomology Collections Assistant
Volunteers will assist the Zoology Department by providing support to the insect collections, including a vast beetle collection, with a focus on learning insect preparation techniques, especially pinning.
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.
Lecture Committee Volunteer
Assist with lectures by greeting visitors, working the reception desk, selling tickets, ushering and creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Museum Galaxy Guide
Museum galaxy guides facilitate hands-on space science activities and demonstrations for the public.
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.
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 Volunteers
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?)
303.370.6419 or shelley.knepley@dmns.org.
