Volunteer

Be part of something big. Our volunteers help spark curiosity and engage children and families in ways that shape their lives forever. They get to explore behind the scenes and learn what makes this place so extraordinary. At The Children’s Museum, volunteering is fun and fulfilling. Join us, and be a part of the extraordinary!

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Becoming a volunteer

Hooray! You want to volunteer at the world’s biggest and best children’s museum! There’s just a few steps left. Between turned-in applications to interviews to start date, getting onboard here can take between 30 to 45 days. During this time, we’ll explore options with you, show you the museum, and get to know each other! It’s a journey, not a sprint, so we appreciate your patience. If you’re selected, just think about how many lives you’ll impact with your service! Hint: It’s a lot.

The first step in your volunteer journey begins with our brief, online application. A detailed description of our process can be found in this PDF.

Adult volunteering

Our volunteers young and young-at-heart make up five generations contributing their time and talent throughout the museum all year long.

Family volunteering

Our family volunteers are placed and work together as a team giving you the opportunity to spend time together while giving back.

Group volunteering

If your group is looking to make a difference in the lives of children and families we have a way for you to get involved.

Volunteer at the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience®

Join the newest part of the world’s biggest and best children’s museum! Help us promote health and wellness, indoors and outdoors, on 7.5 acres all about sports!

FAQ

Learn more from some of our frequently asked questions by prospective volunteers.

Next steps

Take the next step in becoming a volunteer by filling out the full volunteer application and selecting your interview date.