Looking for a fun place to donate your time and talents?

Love to help young children explore their potential?

Want a place that is flexible and works with your needs?

You’ve found it all at the Children’s Museum of Richmond!

You can find out the who, what, where, how, and why of our volunteer program by attending a group orientation session. Orientations usually take place twice per month. Visit the Volunteer Bulletin Board to see the orientation schedule. Please call 474-7001 OR click here if you would like to attend.

WHY Volunteer At The Children’s Museum of Richmond?

When you volunteer at the Children’s Museum of Richmond, you support the Museum’s mission to inspire children’s potential by appealing to their natural capacity for curiosity, exploration and learning. The Children’s Museum of Richmond is a not-for-profit organization serving the cognitive, developmental, and creative needs of children ages 2 – 8 throughout Central Virginia regardless of ethnic, cultural, or economic status. Volunteers provide more than 7,000 hours of service annually to support our services to the community including special events, toddler programs, SOL-based school programs, summer camps, enrichment activities, and outreach programs. We can’t do it without you!

WHO Volunteers At The Children’s Museum of Richmond?

Middle and high school students over the age of 12
University students
Parents
Grandparents and retirees
Families
Corporate Employees
Visit the Volunteer Bulletin Board to see photos of volunteers in action!

PLEASE NOTE: 12- and 13-year-olds are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

WHAT Volunteer Opportunities Are Available At The Children’s Museum of Richmond?

Opportunities for Middle Schoolers:

CMoR Summer Camps Volunteer
Special Events Volunteer
Visit the Volunteer Bulletin Board to see the list of upcoming events.
For special event updates, sign up for our monthly volunteer e-newsletter!

Opportunities for High Schoolers:

CMoR Summer Camps Volunteer
CMoR Summer Leader-In-Training
Special Events Volunteer
Visit the Volunteer Bulletin Board to see the list of upcoming events.
For special event updates, sign up for our monthly volunteer e-newsletter!
Learning Environments Volunteer
Art Studio Volunteer
Museum Mascot Volunteer
Birthday Parties Volunteer

Opportunities for Volunteers Ages 18 & Up:

Special Events Volunteer
Visit the Volunteer Bulletin Board to see the list of upcoming events.
For special event updates, sign up for our monthly volunteer e-newsletter!
Learning Environments Volunteer
Museum Mascot Volunteer
Birthday Parties Volunteer
Museum Shop Volunteer
Art Studio Volunteer
Early Childhood Volunteer
School Group Chaperone Volunteer
Receptionist
Stay tuned for more opportunities in 2008-2009!

Opportunities JUST for College Students:

General Internship
In addition to the general internship, specific internships are also available.
Internships are available during the summer and throughout the academic year.
Call 474-7001 or click here for more information.

Opportunities For Corporate Teams

Special Events
Legendary Santa
Cleaning, Maintenance, Painting, Landscaping
School Group Chaperones

HOW Do I Volunteer At The Children’s Museum of Richmond?

The first step in the application process is to complete and submit an application. For the safety of our museum guests, ALL volunteers must be interviewed, provide references, and submit to a background check. Once this process is completed, orientation materials will be provided and an orientation tour will be arranged. Long-term volunteers can also participate in periodic training sessions.

To receive an application, contact Alison Jones-Nassar, Volunteer Coordinator, at 804-474-7001 or click here.

Applications should be returned to:

BY FAX: ATTN: Volunteer Coordinator 804-474-7099

BY MAIL: Children’s Museum of Richmond ATTN: Volunteer Coordinator 2626 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220

WHERE Do I Find Out More Information On The Volunteer Program?

Contact Alison Jones-Nassar, Volunteer Coordinator, at 804-474-7001 or click here.