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Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to making that mission come alive every single day. Whether you’re greeting families on the Museum floor, helping plan a signature fundraiser, or dreaming up new programs, you are helping create a space where curiosity thrives and every child feels welcome.
If you’re passionate about children, community, and creativity — we would love to have you on our team.
a volunteer plays with a child at the museum

Volunteer Requirements

To ensure a safe and supportive environment for children and families, all volunteers must:

  • Complete Volunteer Interest Form
  • Complete required forms (Emergency Contact, Liability, Manual Acknowledgment). We will send these in response to the interest form.
  • Pass a background check. (for folks 18 and over)

Volunteer Opportunities

We offer a variety of meaningful ways to get involved:

Volunteer Play Guide

Be one of the friendly faces that enhances our guests’ experiences on the Museum floor. Our Play Guides:

  • Interact with children and families in exhibit spaces
  • Encourage learning through play
  • Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment
  • Keep exhibits organized and engaging
  • Shifts are just 2 hours and can be scheduled monthly or weekly.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role perfect for individuals who love engaging directly with children.

Event Support

Help us bring our community events and fundraisers to life! Volunteers may:

  • Assist with event planning
  • Help with setup and breakdown
  • Welcome guests
  • Staff activity stations

From family festivals to special evening fundraisers, events are a fun way to support the Museum’s growth.

Programming & Creative Support

Have a special skill or passion? We welcome volunteers who want to:

  • Help develop new programs
  • Lead or assist with activities
  • Support STREAM-based experiences
  • Contribute creative ideas

We believe in matching volunteer strengths with Museum needs whenever possible.

How to Get Started

  • Submit an Initial Interest Form
    (This quick form lets us learn more about you and your interests.)
  • We will respond with next steps!

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form today and let’s start the conversation.

Questions? Please contact Raine Klover at
📧 rklover@hcmkids.org or call 681-378-3330.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the HCM volunteer family.