VOLUNTEER Program
More than 150 volunteers graciously donated over 7900 hours of service across 15+ departments this year, since the Museum safely welcomed volunteers back into our building. From volunteering behind the scenes in Collections & Research to working directly with our guests, we do our best to match the best position for each volunteer.
Please be as detailed on your application as possible and include a resume to give a better overall picture of your skills and experience. Keep in mind that volunteer placement is selective and not all applicants are accepted into the program.
Becoming a VOlunteer
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
See 'Available Volunteer Opportunities' below for position descriptions. Don't see the position you are interested in below? They might not be actively recruiting currently, but you can still fill in an application, and get added to our waitlists.
Visitor Engagement:
Research and Collections:
Education:
Administrative
Wildlife
Natural Areas:
Remote Volunteer Work:
More Coming Soon!
In 2024 we will begin our new Discovery Ambassadors or Docent program for the newly transformed and renovated Museum. If you are interested, please indicate interest on your application and get added to the email list for this exciting new program.
POST-PLACEMENT
All volunteers and interns are required to complete online compliance training every year. Training takes 3.5 hours to complete, and participants are awarded credit for their time. Individuals that need assistance completing training can schedule an individual orientation session with the Manager of Volunteer Programs at the email below. The mandatory training covers: discrimination and harassment, workplace violence, diversity, bullying, ethics, and code of conduct. Additional classes may be assigned depending on the individual’s placement.
CONTACT US
Laura Einsel
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle
Cleveland, OH 44106
leinsel@cmnh.org
216.231.4600 x3367
Volunteers are the heart of the Museum’s mission—to inspire, through science and education, a passion for nature, the protection of natural diversity, the fostering of health and leadership to a sustainable future.