The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum volunteer program welcomes anyone 18 years of age or older. We offer a variety of assignments, shifts, and levels of expertise to accommodate your schedule and talents. Museum Naturalist Program Museum Naturalists are trained volunteer educators who have the opportunity to interpret the museum s exhibits, and interact with school groups and museum visitors. Museum Naturalists attend special training classes in addition to a museum orientation. Volunteer Program Volunteers have the opportunity to lend their assistance in many areas of the museum, including working with butterflies, assisting museum guests, beautifying museum grounds, and helping at special events.
Volunteers are integral to providing an all-around great experience for museum guests.
All volunteers must attend a museum orientation, in addition to other required trainings. Weekday volunteers and docents are asked to come once a week, every week for four hours. Weekend volunteers come every other weekend on a Saturday or Sunday for four hours. Some evening hours are available. To apply online, please complete our application form .