Volunteer

What would you do as a volunteer at the Museum? The fun never ends at the Museum…

Floor Monitor

Interact with children and families
Occasional, but gentle, re-enforcement of the museum rules (remember to walk, under not over, etc.)
Make yourself available as a resource for visitors
Participate in daily programming (meet the animals, story time, etc.)
Set up lunchrooms
Light cleaning throughout the Museum
Assist teachers and MCM staff Special skills in sewing, gardening, painting or building are also welcome

Birthday Buddy

Train as hosts/hostess for our many parties from "Build Your Own to the Themed parties"
Learn how to set up for each specific party
Learn which games/activities go with the Birthday party
Provide assistance to the Birthday party
Clean up after the party

Special Events

Provide support, organization and great ideas for a variety of special events throughout the year.
These volunteers can be in two groups:
- Those who plan and set-up for the events
- Those who help carry out the event
Their contact person would be the person in charge of that event.

Summer Camp

Must be at least 15 year of age
Have training prior to week of camp
Come in half an hour before campers arrive
Help with set-up, clean-up and all activities
Assist wherever needed by the staff camp leaders
Volunteer Benefits and Requirements

Along with the exciting activities you'll take part in while at the Museum, there are other benefits to being a MCM volunteer.

Personal satisfaction
Gain a broader knowledge of how the Museum benefits the Muncie Community and its surrounding areas.

Membership Discount
After 50 hours of volunteering, you may purchase a Museum membership at 20% off the regular price.

Newsletter
You will receive the bi-monthly Sensation newsletter. In it, you will find out more about Museum happenings!

Volunteer Opportunities
If you are at least 14 years old, you will fall into one of our volunteer programs.

YOUTH
This program is designed for youth ages 14 to 17. You will learn important job skills such as:

Responsibility in working with exhibits and small children.
Self-confidence in discovering the scope of your skills and developing new ones.
Initiative in opportunities to take charge of activities, or express ideas for exhibits.
Working with others such as employees, visitors and other volunteers.

ADULT
Our adult program is geared for volunteers over the age of 17. You will have opportunities to:

Interpret exhibits for visitors by combining interpersonal skills with exhibit knowledge.
Work with museum staff in the Museum store, assist with various clerical tasks, help serve special function dinners, etc.

If what you've read so far about becoming a Muncie Children's Museum volunteer sounds exciting, keep reading to learn about the requirements of becoming a volunteer.

Requirements
Now that you are aware of the bounty of benefits available to you if you become a volunteer, all you need to know are the requirements!

Age: At least 14 years old
Personality: Outgoing and friendly
Time: A few hours a week

If you fit these requirements it sounds like you would be a perfect volunteer! If you think you would love it, too, please call Dawn Crummett, Volunteer Coordinator at 765. 286.1660 ext. 14, or email at dcrummett@munciemuseum.com or fill out our volunteer application.