A museum volunteer in an orange shirt smiles with a child in the lobby.

Be part of something bigger.

Teens, adults and groups keep the museum running and the play going.

Museum Apprentice Program.

For ages 13 – 18. Teens gain hands-on experience in education and guest service, build confidence helping families make memories, and join a crew of peers who care about the same things. More than 60 teens take part each year.

30 hours in summer · 20 hours in fall or spring

Terms and application windows

  • Summer (June – August): apply March 1 – May 15
  • Fall (September – December): apply August 1 – September 9
  • Spring (January – May): apply December 1 – January 15

Questions: volunteer@cdmfun.org

Adult volunteers.

Adult volunteers help at special events, support the Make It Workshop, join community outreach, and facilitate STEM, art and early-childhood activities. Behind the scenes they prepare and organize exhibit and program materials. Internships are available for a deeper experience.

Ask about a role

Groups and companies.

Bring a team for a day: event support, exhibit prep, and plaza projects. Tell us the size of your group and the dates that work.

Group interest form

Or email volunteer@cdmfun.org

Looking for a job instead? Open positions are posted on the careers board.