Volunteer Opportunities

Enter the Vibrant World of Discovery and Wonder as a Children's Museum Volunteer!

Volunteer on weekdays or weekends, days or nights. Or bring the whole family for an enriching family volunteer experience! Volunteers receive special museum benefits such as a free family membership and discounts in the museum store.

Volunteer Opportunities for Adults, Students and Seniors
For current opportunities please click on this link.

Download Volunteer Service Application (PDF)

Download Student Volunteer Application (PDF) - you must be at least 13 years old to volunteer at the museum.

Download Student Volunteer Reference Form (PDF) - 2 reference forms are required for each student

Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer
Sanctuary volunteers assist staff with many tasks during the week and on weekends in the animal center. Duties include general cleaning of Sanctuary area, cleaning of cages, animal demonstrations, answering questions for public and animal enrichment. If you enjoy animals and don’t mind working hard and getting dirty – this is the volunteer position for you. You must be at least 15 years old to volunteer in the Wildlife Sanctuary. For more information email Dan Butterworth.

Send completed application to:
Dan Butterworth, Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Curator
The Children's Museum
950 Trout Brook Drive
West Hartford, CT 06119

General Information
All Children's Museum Volunteers are carefully screened to insure the safety of our visitors. Volunteers are required to fill out an application, including two references, and must receive our volunteer handbook before joining the team. Volunteers under the age of 16 require parental permission.

For more information on any of the following opportunities, contact Alison Reno, Volunteer Coordinator and Guest Relations Manager at 860.231.2830 x 38 or email areno@thechildrensmuseumct.org.