City of Frisco Municipal Volunteer Program

Frisco Discovery Center 
8004 Dallas Pkwy

Event Dates: 10/5, 11/9, 12/14

Volunteer with us for a day of tabletop role-playing games for the public! You'll help scan tickets, greet guests, assist with event setup, observe the games, help with refreshments, and enjoy the collaborative storytelling unfold before your eyes. Wear comfortable, business casual clothing. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

October 26
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

We need volunteers to join the holiday fun at the annual Heritage Halloween event!

Volunteer assignments at this family-friendly gathering include helping with the following activities: 

Event Set Up
Crafts & Games
Passing Out Candy
Event Clean Up

Volunteer signups will open 2-3 weeks prior to the event. We hope to see you there!

Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

Museum Hours: 
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Museum Greeters will welcome guests, record visitor statistics, and/or assist visitors as they tour the museum making. This volunteer assignment has year-round openings and flexible times. Fill out an application to get started. 

Frisco Discovery Center 
8004 Dallas Pkwy

Daily Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Concierge volunteers greet guests and provide general information and wayfinding at the Frisco Discovery Center during operating hours.

Schoolhouse Docents

Volunteer docents will give groups of students an experience in the one-room schoolhouse.  This job requires an ability to work with and manage groups of children.  This volunteer must be able to speak loudly while explaining what it would be like to go to school in a one room schoolhouse for multiple, successive groups and enjoy sharing stories and information with the audience.  Training is provided.

Letterpress Docents

Letterpress demonstrators are trained to share the history of and use the printing press in the newspaper section of the Museum's exhibits. Volunteers will show guests how printing was done at the turn of the 20th century.  They will assist groups with printing museum souvenir as part of this interactive experience. Training is provided.

School Tours

Docents will lead school, scout and other group tours.  This position takes place during the work day, from 10 am to 1:30 pm.  This position requires an ability to work with and manage groups of children.  This volunteer must be able to speak loudly while conducting tours for large groups and enjoy sharing stories and information with the audience. Training is provided.

Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

Museum Hours: 
Tuesday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

If you love learning something new and sharing it with kids, consider applying to be a volunteer docent. We have year-round openings and flexible scheduling. Click "Fill in an application" to get started.  

Frisco Discovery Center 
8004 Dallas Pkwy

Daily Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Gallery attendants greet visitors, keep an eye on artwork displayed in the Community Gallery or Grand Gallery, and are prepared to inform guests regarding basic details about the museums on site, featured artists or exhibitions. Occasionally, they may help with shows loading in, being installed, or loading out.  

Volunteer with us for a day of play at the Heritage Center!  You will be helping with our games for all ages, from pioneer's prairie games to modern-day video games. We'll also have board games, yard games, and more!  This event is held annually in July. Some of the events will be outside and some inside, so come dressed appropriately. Volunteer signups are posted in June - about 2 weeks prior to the event. 

Volunteer with the Frisco Heritage Association at their annual Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day! This celebration gives visitors a glimpse of what life was like along the Shawnee Trail in the days before modern conveniences. This year's event features perennial favorites and new activities for the entire family, including:

• Wild West Shows
• Living Longhorn
• Stagecoach Rides
• Armadillo Races
• Pony Rides
• Kids' Arts & Crafts
• Western Theme Photo Booth
• Blacksmith Demonstrations
• Live Music
• Food Trucks

Signs ups will be available 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

Common Threads is a special event series held at various times throughout the year. This event is held to recognize and celebrate different cultures and traditions. Volunteers will help guests with crafts and activities. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

Children ages 3 to 6 years old will go on an adventure with Cotton, the history-loving teddy bear, at the Frisco Heritage Museum’s Teddy Bear Picnic! This special event is held in the spring and hosted by the Heritage Association of Frisco. This 'bear-y' fun event will feature story time, hands-on activity stations, a Teddy bear Parade, and much more! Volunteers are needed to help assist with the different activities and crafts. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

Frisco Discovery Center 
8004 Dallas Pkwy
November 1 from 5 - 9 p.m.

Celebrate Hispanic heritage and artwork by supporting the reception event for the group art show in the Grand Gallery! We need help setting up for the event, greeting guests, assisting with refreshments, and providing overall event support for this annual gallery exhibition and reception. Wear comfortable, business casual clothing. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event.