Volunteer

Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

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If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out and submit a Volunteer Application.

Available Volunteering opportunities:

  • Museum Assistant Volunteer: Docents facilitate the visitor’s understanding and enjoyment of the museum’s collections and special exhibitions. Docents are vital to the museum’s programs and growth. They act as ambassadors for the museum. Docents also assist the museum and its staff as needed. Background check required.

Training Program

Volunteers must complete a training session.
Training Schedule: Offered throughout the year.


Volunteering benefits

Gain familiarity with the museum’s extensive specimen collection of natural and cultural artifacts.
Gain experience working with families and children in a unique educational setting.


Requirements

Volunteers must submit/have a background check.
Volunteers must attend a volunteer training session.
Volunteers must follow the policies and procedures of the museum.
Please contact the Museum for more information, 401.680.7221.


Museum of Natural History & Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02709
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401.680.7221

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