Volunteers

Volunteer for fun!

  • Do you have a great imagination and like to play?

  • Have you ever been or wanted to be a dentist, bank teller, pilot, mechanic or firefighter?

  • Are you energetic and do you love children?

  • Do you have just a little time to make a big difference in a child's life?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you should be a volunteer for The Children's Museum of Memphis. We are looking for people that are 16 years old and up to fill a variety of volunteer positions.

  • Gallery Assistant - assist with the direct interaction of visitors in exhibit areas throughout the museum.

  • Special Events - assist with a variety of special programs and events throughout the year.

  • Birthday Party Assistant - assist party host/hostess during fun-filled birthday parties.

  • Office Helper - assist with a variety of light office duties.

  • Program Assistant - assist the programming department with programs and workshops

  • Clean Up Crew - help sweep, dust and arrange.

  • Other positions available as needed!

Volunteer Benefits

  • Flexible schedules available.

  • 10% Museum Store discount.

  • Annual volunteer appreciation dinner.

PLEASE NOTE: All volunteers must pass a routine background check before working at the museum with children.

Volunteer Application Process

  • Step 1: Complete a volunteer application and return it to the director of volunteers. Applications may be obtained from this website, the admissions desk or by mail. You must be at least 16 years old to be a CMOM volunteer.

  • Step 2: Our office will conduct a background check.

  • Step 3: Once a background check has been completed satisfactorily, the director of volunteers will conduct an interview with you.

  • Step 4: Training will be scheduled, and your volunteer job duties will be assigned.

  • Step 5: Now you are ready to use your expertise to serve the many families who visit CMOM every day!

Volunteer Brochure

Fill out the online Volunteer Application

For information on volunteer opportunities and trainings:
 Email Director of Visitor Services & Volunteers or call 901-458-2678, ext. 230