Volunteer today! Join the fun and educational excitement at the New York State Museum!
The New York State Museum's collections number more than five million artifacts and specimens. Each year our exhibits and programs attract more than one million visitors to upstate New York. With the help of our dedicated volunteers, we provide a fun and educational atmosphere for our museum visitors. Won't you join our volunteer team?
The New York State Museum offers a variety of interesting and educational opportunities for our current and new volunteers. Choose from assisting in research laboratories, clerical work, assisting in discovery place, helping school children with our after school program or work with visitor services providing information and tours to our museum visitors. Whether you are retired, a professional, student or just have a skill and time you would like to share, the New York State Museum will welcome you as a volunteer.
Join us in …
Discovery Place: our interactive children's center
Behind the scenes: in Biology, Anthropology, Geology, Exhibit Design, Audio Visual, or the History Departments
Visitor Services: lobby information specialist, docents, greeters
Public Programs: birthday parties, openings, and special events
Ambassador Programs: Conduct tours of the Empire State Plaza, Staff the information desk, Provide volunteer coverage at "Special Events"
Museum Club - After School Program: If you are interested in education, psychology, working with children in a award winning nationally recognized program, volunteer in our after school program.
Volunteer benefits include:
On The Job Training
Rewarding Work
Learning Opportunities
New Experiences
Meet People with common interests
Personal Satisfaction
Special Volunteer Benefits and Discounts
Application
PDF format | Apply Online
Please Print and return your application to:
Office of Volunteer Services
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Or call (518)-402-5869
Call the Office of Volunteer Services at (518) 402-5869 for further information today.
The New York State Museum also welcomes school internships and community service placements.