Volunteer at Madison Children’s Museum

Put a smile on a child’s face and make a difference in the community. Become an MCM volunteer! Anyone ages 13 and up can volunteer on their own, and ages 8-12 can volunteer when accompanied by a caregiver. Groups, organizations, and families can also help out.

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Volunteer Position Descriptions:

Youth, Adult, and Family Volunteer Opportunities

All volunteer shifts are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Museum Fellow: work in the public spaces of the museum and facilitate visitors in exhibits and at special events and programs.

Exhibits:

• Possible-opolis: building, design, and large motor activities
• Wildernest: Early Learning Gallery for ages birth to 5
• Art Studio: drop-in art studio for all ages
• Rooftop Ramble: four season outdoor space with gardens and live animals

Programs and events:

• Adult Swim: Friday night event series; volunteers must be ages 21 & up
• Special events: family events on Saturdays & Sundays
• Free Family Night: First Wednesday of each month 5-8 pm
• Winter Wonder Week: MMSD winter break programming
• Camps: available summer season and during MMSD winter/spring breaks

Behind the Scenes: assist with administrative office work and event support.

• Photography: take photos at special events; shifts available weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Administrative: work on office tasks. Shifts available M-F between 9:30 am and 5 pm.

Group Opportunities: groups of 4 or more adults or youth may volunteer for special events and one-time projects on behalf of service clubs, scout troops, professional networks, or other organized groups.

How to Apply

• Individuals: download and complete a Volunteer Application Form.
• Groups: download and complete an Organization Volunteer Application.
• Return form to volunteers@madisonchildrensmuseum.org

Volunteer Requirements

All volunteers must complete an application and clear a background check prior to their first day. Volunteers who want to commit to a weekly shift must also come in for an informational interview, attend a general orientation, attend a visitor engagement training, and any specific exhibit training as necessary.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Volunteer Coordinator
Email: volunteers@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
Phone: (608) 256-6445, ext. 552
Fax: (608) 268-1398

Madison Children’s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.