VOLUNTEER FOR THE

   

ABOUT

Our volunteers are the link between the museum and our community. They represent the voice of the community to the museum and the museum to the community.

Day after day, year after year, our volunteers continue to provide inspiring dedication, encouragement, and support to our staff and our community. Our museum achieves much more than would otherwise be possible because of our volunteers

 Mandy Gunderson, Director of Business Affairs


BENEFITSREQUIREMENTS
  • Free admission to the Museum of Idaho’s exhibits
  • 10% off all merchandise in Museum Store
  • Invite to Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party
  • Letters of Recommendation upon request
  • New circle of friends
  • Completion of an application
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Time commitment of 3 – 4 hrs week for a complete exhibit
  • Completion an interview
  • Agreement to pass a background check (No prior felony convictions)
  • Attend a training session prior to each exhibit

 

 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

  • Receptionist/Cashier
    • Greet patrons and accept payment for entry, sell merchandise in store, answer phones.
  • Docent/Guide
    • Watch over exhibit, direct patron traffic, maintain proper atmosphere in museum, answer basic questions
  • Security
    • Instruct bus drivers and school groups on Museum of Idaho protocol, secure front door access and egress, secure cameras and audio wands, monitor our visitors and address any security concerns that may arise.
  • Children's Discovery Room Supervisor 
    • Supervise the many activities that are available to children including; computer activities, books, costumes, animal tracking and cave exploring. Does not include babysitting but only assisting with learning activities.
  • Brochure Deliverer
    • Deliver marketing materials before and during each exhibit to businesses and schools throughout the area
  • Install/Destall 
    • Assist with the installation and tear-down of exhibits.

 

DISCLAIMER

All assignments to volunteer positions can be terminated at any time, by either party, with or without notice and with or without cause.  No volunteer assignment is guaranteed for any specific period of time.

 

 BECOME A VOLUNTEER

To become a volunteer, please download ourapplication, fill it out, and return it to the front desk at the Museum of Idaho. For more information, please contact Mandy Gunderson at 522-1400 ext. 3008 or mandygunderson@museumofidaho.org