Volunteers make a difference!
Along with the joy and fulfillment that comes from helping children learn, our volunteers enjoy professional skill development and work experience.
Ongoing Opportunities
Art Studio Assistant
Help children make great projects in our Art Studio! Assist the Art Studio Coordinator in daily duties. Organize craft supplies, create displays, and maintain a clean and safe working space in the Art Studio.
Time commitment
- Minimum shift: 2 hours
- Available times: 9:15am – 5:00pm, Tuesday – Sunday
- Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
Location
- Open role at Chesterfield and Downtown
Book Bank Assistant
Play a vital behind-the-scenes role in supporting early literacy in our community. Volunteers help sort and organize donated books by quality and grade level, ensuring each book is ready to be shared with children and families who need them most.
This role is a great fit for detail-oriented volunteers who enjoy hands-on work.
Time commitment
- Minimum shift: 2 hours
- Available times: 10:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
- Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
Location
- Downtown only
Exhibit Buddy
Interact with guests in the exhibit spaces by showing children how the exhibits work and offering ideas for play. Help ensure exhibits remain safe and organized by supervising play and assisting with tidying throughout your shift.
Time commitment
- Minimum shift: 2 hours
- Available times: 9:15am – 5:00pm, Tuesday – Sunday
- Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
Location
- Open role at Chesterfield and Downtown
Field Trip Prep
We host a variety of field trips at our Museum, and our education team doesn’t have the capacity to prep all the materials themselves!
As a Field Trip Prep volunteer, you’ll help us by cutting, sorting, and organizing materials that children and teachers will use during their visits.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on tasks and wants to support early education in a quiet, behind-the-scenes way. We’re looking for volunteers who are comfortable using scissors, able to stay organized, and enjoy contributing to meaningful work! This is very heavy on cutting, folding, and sorting materials.
Time Commitment
- Minimum shift: 2 hours
- Available times: 10:00am – 1:00pm, Monday – Thursday
- Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
Location
- Downtown only
Skill-Based Volunteers
Are you a professional or retired professional looking to give back to your community? The Children’s Museum is looking for skills-based volunteers to utilize their talents and make a difference in the lives of the children that we serve.
Available times: Individually scheduled
Special Events
Throughout the year, the Children’s Museum of Richmond has special events or themed days. On these occasions, volunteers help with activities such as special crafts, games, or other supporting roles and should be prepared to be flexible with assignments.
Who Can Volunteer?
- Junior Volunteers: Students as young as 14 are welcome to volunteer at the Museum.
- Adult Volunteers: Individuals 18 and up.
- Family Volunteers: Children 11 and up are welcome to volunteer at the Museum with a parent or guardian.
- Group Volunteers: Is your group looking for a community service opportunity? We invite your corporate, business, or community groups to volunteer for half day or full day projects. All group members must be at least 14 years old. Click here to inquire about Group Volunteer Opportunities!
Please note: Court-ordered service is not accepted.
Requirements:
- Complete an initial volunteer orientation (scheduled after application review)
- Volunteers 18 and older must pass a background check
Ready to get started?
How to apply:
- New volunteers can click on the button below to fill out a volunteer application on our volunteer platform, GivePulse.
- Once on the GivePulse page, click the “Join” button which is overlayed in the right and corner of the cover photo (see photo below for reference).
- Create an account and submit your application. Please note: You will use this account to sign up for shifts
- Once reviewed, the Volunteer Manager will follow up with next steps and where to register for an upcoming orientation session
Still unsure if volunteering at CMoR is the right fit for you?
We invite you to attend our 30-minute session where we’ll share what it’s like to volunteer with us, explain the different opportunities available, and answer your questions live! Click below to register for an upcoming session.