The following positions are just a few of the volunteer openings we have at the museum.
Tour Docents assist with school and adult tours of the museum. Docents give the appropriate information for exhibits in each gallery and help visitors enjoy the museum to the fullest extent. Hours vary with number and types of groups scheduled each day.
Ford Center Program Assistants are needed to lead games and other activities for students participating in the various programs that are offered. Hours vary with number and types of groups scheduled each day.
Clerical Assistants are needed at various times of the year to prepare bulk mailings, assist with creating a quarterly newsletter, and other duties as needed.
Exhibit Prep and Maintenance Assistants help the Curator of Exhibits keep our museum in good shape, and help build new exhibits of all sizes for the museum. Flexible hours.
Special Event Assistants are needed throughout the year to assist museum staff in preparing and helping the day of programs, presentations and fundraisers.
The Owensboro Area Museum of Science and History also has a Junior Volunteer program for students age 12-17. A core group of 10-15 students are chosen from applicants that show maturity, ability, and the willingness to help others. Program year runs from June until April with new applications taken in April and early May for the program. Students help with summer programs and activities, and are given the opportunity to volunteer at the museum during many of the special events that take place during the school year at the museum. Orientation and training are given to those chosen to participate in the program.
If you are interested in becoming a museum volunteer, please contact us at jhunzinger@owensboromuseum.com.
