Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are vital to the success of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge! Our current needs are listed below. We encourage you to apply and join our volunteer team! The listings on this page change periodically, so be sure to come back if these tasks aren’t a match for you.

Special Events Team
The special events team helps at the Museum’s special events such as the annual Gala (in November) and the International Festival (in February). 

Outreach Team
Like people? Volunteers are needed to go to area events and festivals and represent the Children’s Museum. This includes setting up and taking down the display, informally talking to people about the museum, and answering their questions.  

Mailing Team
Are mailings your calling? Volunteers are needed to help prepare bulk mailings several times a year. 

Summer Teen Volunteers (ages 13-18)
Teen volunteers help at the Children’s Museum every summer in June and July. Training is provided. Here are some of the things they help with:

• Preparing crafts for programs and special events
• Cleaning exhibits
• Gardening
• Assisting in summer camps
• Other projects as assigned

 

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge!

The first step is to download and complete our volunteer application. Instructions are at the top of the application. Once received by our team, you will be contacted by the museum’s Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica Ordóñez. If you have questions, please contact her at jordonez@childrensmuseumofoakridge.org. We hope to hear from you soon.