Children's Discovery Museum - Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities at the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM)

If you would like to make a difference in a child's life or in your community, you do not need to offer extensive amounts of time. Whether you participate weekly or yearly, your time and effort will improve the quality of life for a child and your community.

Volunteering links people - - it plays an essential role in connecting people to one another, building healthier, stronger families and communities. Volunteering is giving of yourself and time, but there is also the opportunity to receive. Volunteering contributes to a sense of personal gratification and a feeling that you can make a difference - - and you can!

If you are interested in volunteering at the Museum please call the Museum at 218-326-1900 or 1-866-236-5437 (CDMKIDS). Remember that volunteering is a win-win opportunity for all that are involved- - it is beneficial to each of us as individuals, children, families, and businesses. However, the foremost benefit is to the community, in which we each live and work. MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

"Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve."

- - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Volunteer Benefits:

Satisfaction of helping children in need
Training to learn new skills and/or enhance old ones
Two free admission passes after attending the volunteer orientation
5% discount in the Museum Shop

After 50 hours of service in 12 months, volunteers receive one free Family Membership.

The Family Membership includes:

Free Admission to the CDM
Invitations to special events
10% discount in the Museum Shop and 10% off birthday parties

(It is suggested that volunteers support the CDM with a membership contribution.

Current Openings:

(Contact the CDM for a detailed list of job duties.)

General Admissions and Gift Shop Operator/Clerical Assistant
The Museum has a need for volunteers who will greet and admit school groups as well as walk-in visitors to the museum. In addition, persons in this volunteer position assist Museum staff with mass mailings and database entries.

Volunteer Educator
Leads lessons and activities for groups of school children and/or leads families in arts and crafts projects (Family Programs).

Volunteer Program Assistant
Assists CDM Educators in presenting School Programs, Preschool Programs and/or FamilyPrograms.

Volunteer Exhibit Facilitator
Assists visitors in using Museum Exhibits. Introduces the exhibits to families and provides positive feedback.

Check our volunteer opportunities -- and sign up online at VolunteerMatch:

Click here to email the Children's Discovery Museum
(office@cdmkids.org)

Children's Discovery Museum
2727 US Hwy 169 South
PO Box 724
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Local phone: 218-326-1900
Toll free: 866-236-5437
Website: www.cdm.kids.org

Funded in part by The Blandin Foundation