At 1,600 people, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has the largest active volunteer corps among natural history museums in the country. Volunteers fill almost every type of position and work in almost every department of the Museum.
They range in age from six to 94 and come to the Museum for the opportunity to learn while doing something unique and worthwhile. Volunteers receive free admission to the Museum, IMAX, and Gates Planetarium, discounts on food, membership, and merchandise, and special honors at annual recognition events.
We couldn’t open our doors and provide visitors with a high-quality experience without the enthusiastic commitment of our volunteers.
Volunteer Listings
WEBS Tour Facilitator
Outdoor enthusiasts and environmental educators sign up here! WEBS volunteers lead 3rd grade Denver Public School students on a day of environmental discovery about Colorado ecology.
Education Collections Assistant
Work behind-the-scenes in the Research and Collections Division and assist the collections staff in preparing and repairing specimens to be used in the classrooms, touch carts, tours, and outreach programs.
Discovery Zone Facilitator
If you’ve never grown up then this is the place for you! Help our younger visitors explore the world of science through experiments, crafts, and games.
Expedition Health Volunteer
The Museum will need volunteers to assist in Expedition Health exhibits and labs, opening to the public in Spring 2009.
Gallery Cart Facilitator
Join one of our Gallery Cart Programs and explore Anthropology, Geology, and/or Zoology with our visitors.
Evaluation Assistant
If you are inquisitive by nature, curious about human behavior, or see yourself as an amateur detective, this volunteer opportunity might be the one for you!
Catering Special Events
Assist the Catering Department with various Museum events.
Museum Galaxy Guide
Museum galaxy guides facilitate hands-on space science activities and demonstrations for the public.
Prehistoric Journey Exhibit Interpreter
Enhance the visitor's experience in Prehistoric Journey as they travel through time.
Visitor Services Specialist
This is an up-front, personal, and fun volunteer job.
Volunteer Security Assistant
The Museum’s Security Department is looking for volunteers to assist the department personnel in ensuring that visitors have a safe and fun Museum experience.
Adult Application Instructions (applicants 18 and older)
To apply for any of the above positions, please complete our Adult Volunteer Application (Word Doc | 283KB) and mail to:
Volunteer Program
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205-5798
Please remember that volunteer placement is a selective process and not all applicants are accepted into the program. The Museum reserves the right to place volunteers in the area staff feels is best suited to the applicant’s skills and the needs of the Museum. A minimum commitment of one year is required for all volunteer positions.
Family Volunteers
More than 150 Museum volunteers are members of a family group volunteering together, making a critical contribution to the volunteer corps. Children six through 13 are welcome to volunteer as members of a family group, with a responsible adult who participates as a volunteer. Separate applications should be submitted for each individual, including the children. Adults 18 and older, please complete the Adult Volunteer Application (Word Doc | 283KB). Youth between the ages of 6-13, please complete the Youth Volunteer Application (Word Doc | 281KB).
Youth Volunteers
Teen applicants must be between the ages of 14-17. Applicants must:
• Submit a Youth Volunteer Application (Word Doc | 281KB)
• Parent or Guardian must complete and sign the release of liability portion of the application and co-sign the application
• Attach a short essay (Essay topic: Why do you think volunteering is important and why do you want to volunteer at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science?)
303.370.6419 or shelley.knepley@dmns.org.
