VOLUNTEER AND
MAKE AN
IMPACT!
Desmond
Saint Cloud
WHY VOLUNTEER WITH GREAT RIVER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM?
As a volunteer, you’ll help us bring the power of play to children and families throughout Central Minnesota. Play sparks learning, strengthens families, and builds community connections. By volunteering, you’re helping us create experiences that ignite that spark.
Whether you’re a student looking to gain experience, a retiree, or a community member who’s simply eager to give back, you’re sure to find a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you!
Individual
INDIVIDUAL
Keeping our museum humming takes lots of hands in front of and behind the scenes. These are some of the ongoing volunteer opportunities that keep our operations strong and vibrant.
Administrative
(mailings, printing projects)
Events and Programming
(planning, staffing, set-up, and clean-up)
Museum and Exhibit Maintenance
(cleaning, decorating, organizing, sewing)
Group
GROUP
Volunteer Opportunities for Businesses and Organizations
Looking to volunteer as a group? Grab a team from your business or community organization and sign up for a shift to engage with families, organize events, clean, prep for programs, and more. It’s a great way to bond as you play the day away!
Complete the Group Volunteer form and we’ll reach out to discuss your groups’ schedule and the organizations’ needs!
Guest
Facilitation
GUEST FACILITATION
Volunteer Opportunities
Have a hobby, craft, story, musical talent, or activity to share? Volunteer to lead a program at Great River Children’s Museum! Our Tinker Workshop, Teaching Kitchen, Program Rooms, and outdoor areas are the perfect spaces to facilitate a program with children and families.
Share your program ideas with us by filling out the Facilitation Interest form. If your program idea aligns with our mission and values, and we have space available to accommodate, a member of our team will reach out to discuss further.
VOLUNTEER
REQUIREMENTS
- All volunteers in a visitor-facing volunteer role must be 16 years of age or older and complete a background check.
- All volunteers must sign a volunteer waiver form.
- Volunteers in visitor-facing roles will be required to attend a training session before their first volunteer shift.
