(click to expand)
Program Assistant
The Program Assistant helps deliver an educational program such as a craft, story, or activity. This position works directly with kids and families to engage them in play and learning. Read more here!
Program Greeter
The Program Greeter welcomes participants to a program and provides a brief orientation. This position is responsible for welcoming guests and tracking attendance. Read more here!
Photographer
The Photographer is in charge of taking pictures of GLCM events, displays, but primarily participants at programs. This position is in charge of capturing smiles, learning, and fun so we can promote our programs to others. Read more here!
Facility Maintenance
The Facility Maintenance position is (partly) responsible for helping us maintain out building and exhibits. General upkeep, repair, and small improvement projects fall under this position. Read more here!
Exhibit Builder
The Exhibit Builder is responsible for helping construct a new exhibit, display, or activity. This position is about helping to build new tools for education at the Museum. Read more here!
Festival of Trains Staff
The Festival of Trains staffer helps run the admissions table at the annual Festival of Trains. This December event happens off-site of GLCM and needs lots of staffing help. Read more here!
By volunteering at the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, you can support hands-on, interactive learning in our community, and keep your own inner child alive and well. Volunteering is a fun way for students to meet their schools’ community service requirements!
Whether you’re a techie type, a crafty person, a carpenter, an electrician, love to sew, love to teach, are a retiree or adult with time you’d like to fill, we have a place for you in our Museum family!
Volunteers earn credits towards memberships or museum parties as they record hours. Volunteers can also earn rewards by recruiting others. Check out our volunteer Rewards & Recruitment Program.
If you have a specific request or question, contact the Impact Manager at impact@glcm.org or 231-932-4526.
ALL Volunteers must adhere to the GLCM Volunteer Code of Conduct. Teen Volunteers may sign up for one 2-hour shift per day. Youth Gallery Helpers under 13 years old may sign up for one 1-hour shift with an adult present. Please visit SignUp.com to start today!
If you have a specific request or question, contact the Impact Manager at impact@glcm.org or 231-932-4526.