About Volunteering

About Volunteering

“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” … Sir Winston Churchill

Volunteers help the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History to accomplish their mission each and every day. Volunteers play an integral part of the museum operations by increasing service to our guests through more programming of varied offerings with more effective results. Volunteer involvement at the museum increases our ability to reach more students, visitors and potential funders.

Our volunteers are a critical part of the overall museum operations. We depend upon their varied talents and willingness to share those talents in a multitude of ways at the museum. A variety of these roles are detailed in the Volunteer Opportunities.

Responsibilities of being a volunteer at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History include:

1. Attend volunteer training sessions specific to your role (1-2 hours)
2. Attend volunteer orientation session (1.5 hours)
3. Attend volunteer meetings (6 per year/2 hours)
4. Report to staff or volunteer supervisor.
5. Work hours/shift you select in conjunction with staff/volunteer supervisor.
6. Record your volunteer hours on a regular basis.
7. Give one weeks’ notice of any non-emergency related absences.
8. Give emergency-related absence notice as soon as possible
9. Share your expertise and wisdom.

Benefits of being a volunteer at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History:

1. Have fun and meet people with similar interests!
2. Learn the nuts and bolts about how museums work.
3. Work with highly motivated staff that enjoys volunteers and respect experience and maturity.
4. Peer volunteers with educational, scientific, technical, engineering and military backgrounds.
5. Learn basic computer skills and or keep your computer skills honed.
6. 20% discount at the Museum Store.
7. Receive a museum newsletter quarterly.
8. Invitations to special events.

Sound Interesting? Here’s what you do to become a National Museum of Nuclear Science & History Volunteer:

1. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 245-2137 x. 122 or click Volunteer to complete the Volunteer Form online!
2. Meet the Volunteer Coordinator and fill out a Volunteer Intake Form.
3. Review the job descriptions of available volunteer positions.
4. Attend interview with Volunteer Coordinator and staff supervisor.
5. Complete the initial Volunteer Orientation and review volunteer notebook.
6. Set volunteer schedule and set goals with staff supervisor.
7. Start your volunteer experience!