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Discovery Center, Heritage Museum, and Cultural Arts Events
Play Frisco’s Cultural Affairs Division is the City of Frisco’s hub for public art, community events, and organizational support for the cultural sector. Cultural Affairs volunteers serve at Frisco Discovery Center’s performance spaces and art galleries and the Frisco Heritage Museum. Most positions have an age requirement of 16 years or older. We do offer a few volunteer opportunities for 15-year-olds during our special events.
Frisco Heritage Museum:
Brandi Norton, Education and Outreach Coordinator
972-292-5663 | bnorton@friscotexas.gov
Frisco Discovery Center:
Paige Points, Discovery Center Supervisor
972-292-6652 | ppoints@friscotexas.gov
Volunteer Opportunities
Tabletop Adventures - Frisco Discovery Center Event - Spring and Summer
Frisco Discovery Center
8004 Dallas Pkwy
Event Dates: July 19, 2025
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 and help with refreshments. Wear comfortable, business casual clothing. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
Greeter - Frisco Heritage Museum
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street
Daily Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Museum Greeters will welcome guests and assist them as needed as they tour the museum. Additional duties may include capturing visitor statistics, tidying areas, straightening brochures, and restocking supplies. This volunteer assignment has year-round openings and flexible times. You may sign up for multiple shifts. Fill out an application to get started. Volunteers must be 16 years or older for this opportunity.
Concierge - Frisco Discovery Center
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.
Gallery Attendant - Frisco Discovery Center
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.
Memento Mori Reception - Frisco Discovery Center Event - Nov.
2025 Date: TBD
Frisco Discovery Center
8004 Dallas Pkwy
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.
En Plein Air - Arts and Culture Special Event
2026 Date: TBD
In collaboration with the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, Play Frisco is proud to present En Plein Air Frisco — where art, nature, and community meet! Artists paint outdoors for three days and nights at several city parks.
Painting Locations
Artists can be found at the following city parks during the festival:
Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Pkwy.
Frisco Heritage Center, 6455 Page St.
Freedom Meadow at Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy.
Frisco Commons Park and The Grove at Frisco Commons, 8300 McKinney Rd.
Volunteers will help with event set up, artist check in and support, greet and assist guests, event clean up, and more. Signups will be posted 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
Frisco International Arts and Culture Festival - Arts and Culture Special Event
2026 Date & Location: TBD
Volunteer Age Qualification: Must be 15 years or older. Make sure your age qualifications are up to date in your profile.
Celebrate our diverse culture and community spirit at the inaugural Frisco International. Guests can enjoy cultural performances, as well as food and unique wares from around the world. We invite you to be a part of this unique experience and come along side us to help with event set up, line monitoring, and event clean up. Volunteer signups will be posted in the spring.
Frisco Public Library
Adult Library Volunteers 18+
The Frisco Library is seeking active, highly motivated adult volunteers who want to develop their customer service skills and share their talents with the library. Browse our volunteer opportunities below. Only submit an application if you are 18 years old or older. Once your application is accepted, you'll be able to see and sign up for shifts.
Teen Library Volunteers
Our VolunTEEN program is full. Please do not submit an application. The application found on this page is for 18+ ADULTS ONLY. We have two different applications for our middle school and high school students interested in joining the VolunTEEN program. The links for these applications will be posted here in the spring of 2025. See below to learn more about our VolunTEEN program. If you are 14 years old or older, you may still apply to volunteer in other service areas such as Events, Festivals, and Special Programs, among others.
Volunteer Opportunities
Customer Experience Navigator
We need your help to assist in the customer experience by greet visitors, providing basic directions to the different areas and exhibits, and assisting guests as needed.
English as a Second Language
These volunteers work with small groups of learners with varying English skill levels. You will present lessons covering English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Library staff will train all volunteers.
VolunTEEN: 7th-8th Grade
The VolunTEEN Corps is a community service initiative that offers middle and high school students an opportunity for civic involvement. *The VolunTEEN program is currently accepting applications.
Middle School VolunTEEN App Links
Desktop Link: Click here to sign up!
Mobile Link: Click here to sign up!
Our teen volunteers will develop and strengthen a multitude of skills including responsibility, communication, accountability, time management, and more. Additionally, they will gain valuable work experience that can be included on their resume. Teens also develop a better understanding of city government, serve as ambassadors within the community, and accumulate community service hours for school.
This program is only available for Frisco residents and/or students enrolled in Frisco ISD. Rising 7th grade students are eligible to apply at the end of their 6th grade school year.
Application Process
Volunteer applications are only accepted in the spring and close when all spots are full. A link to the middle school application will be posted in this description box and on the Frisco Public Library's VolunTEEN webpage.
Program Requirements
Members of the middle school VolunTEEN Corps must work a certain number of hours per semester.
For more information, visit https://friscolibrary.com/volunteen/
VolunTEEN: 9th-12th Grade
The VolunTEEN Corps is a community service initiative that offers middle and high school students an opportunity for civic involvement. *The VolunTEEN program is currently accepting applications.
High School VolunTEEN App Links
Desktop: Click here to sign up!
Mobile: Click here to sign up!
Our teen volunteers will develop and strengthen a multitude of skills including responsibility, communication, accountability, time management, and more. Additionally, they will gain valuable work experience that can be included on their resume. Teens also develop a better understanding of city government, serve as ambassadors within the community, and accumulate community service hours for school.
This program is only available for Frisco residents and/or students enrolled in Frisco ISD. Rising 9th grade students are eligible to apply at the end of their 8th grade school year.
Application Process
Volunteer applications are only accepted in the spring and close when all spots are full. A link to the high school application will be posted in this description box and on the Frisco Public Library's VolunTEEN webpage.
Program Requirements
Members of the high school VolunTEEN Corps must work a certain number of hours per semester.
For more information, visit https://friscolibrary.com/volunteen/
The Grove at Frisco Commons - Active Adult Center
The Grove at Frisco Commons is privileged to have adult volunteers partner with staff to provide the highest level of customer service. The time, skills, and talents generously shared by you make Frisco's active adult center an even greater place for our members. If you are 18 years old or older, we would love to have you. Select "Fill in an application" to get started.
For more information, please contact Erica Crill, our volunteer coordinator for The Grove, at 972-292-6553 or email her at ecrill@friscotexas.gov. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Volunteer Opportunities
Special Event & Facility Maintenance
Our special event and facility maintenance volunteers will help clean and organize the kitchen, assist with laundry, as well as set up, decorate, prep, and serve food/drinks for special events and assist with the activities, and clean up.
