Volunteer at the Greensboro Children's Museum
Come PLAY at Greensboro Children's Museum! 
Volunteers play an important role in the daily activities, programs and behind the scenes work at GCM. Your involvement with the Greensboro Children's Museum can be a rewarding, helpful and fun experience working with staff, other volunteers and museum guests.
Are you ready to play?
Click for a: Volunteer Application!
Sign Up today!
Volunteer Requirements
- Friendly and enthusiastic
- Flexible and energetic
- Submit a Volunteer Application
- Agree to the time commitment (30+ hours per semester)
- Consent to a background check (Required for 18yrs+)
- Sign up for the Volunteer E-Blast
Benefits of Volunteering
- Meeting new people
- Helping families play and explore in the museum exhibits
- Service learning hours
- Leadership
Volunteer Age Requirements
- Jr. Volunteer (7th-9th Grade)
- Sr. Volunteer (10th-12th Grade)
- College Volunteer
- Adult Volunteer
- Edible Schoolyard Volunteer
Volunteer Types
Exhibits Volunteers
Exhibits volunteers role play with guests, keep exhibits neat.
Ideal for: Volunteers looking for guest interaction, playing with families and who have lots of energy! Responsibilities include playing, engaging and maintaining exhibits. Ideal for college students looking for service hours, service learning or to fill graduation requirements.
Summer Camp Volunteers
Summer Camp Volunteers help support the camp counselors and spend a week getting to know a group of kids.
When: Summer 2012
Ideal for: Volunteers interested in working with GCM summer camps on a weekly basis. Responsibilities include assisting camp counselors with the set up, implementation and clean up of crafts, activities, snack time other camp needs.
Prop Volunteers
Crafts, programs, activities and exhibits require a large amount of work behind the scenes. Support Shop Volunteers assist with prep work, cutting, painting, sewing and tracing the supplies needed.
When: Weekday afternoons
Ideal for: Volunteers interested in arts and crafts, sewing and helping prepare large craft activities for our guests. Moms groups, individuals, craftsmen, circles of friends.
Marketing Volunteers
Volunteers will be assigned tasks such as poster design, database support, outreach events, calendar updates and much more.
When: Daily 9-5pm
Ideal for: Marketing or communications undergraduate students.
Ebible Schoolyard Volunteer Opportunities (click)
Thank you for volunteering at the Greensboro Children's Museum!
