VOLUNTEERING AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM

Volunteers Can Do It! Thank you for your interest in volunteering at The National World War II Museum. Volunteers are an essential part of our Museum. They represent the Museum to our visitors and keep things running smoothly. Volunteering at our Museum gives you the opportunity to learn more about WWII and D-Day history, to meet and befriend people with similar interests and to serve a premier educational institution. Below is a list of Volunteer opportunities. If you live within driving distance of the Museum and are interested, please fill out and submit our online application.

Yours Sincerely,
Janet Mauer
Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Online Application

The National World War II Museum Volunteer Position Descriptions

Gallery Attendants

Staff the information/membership desk.

Staff the galleries, answer questions and direct visitors.

Shifts are once a week in the AM or PM.

Museum Shop Volunteers

Assist visitors in finding shop items.

Assist with inventory and stocking the shelves.

Docents

Docents are Volunteers trained to give guided tours through the Museum to visiting school groups and occasional adult groups.

A total of 8-12 hours of training will be provided over several weeks, plus required continuing education sessions.

Speakers Bureau

These Volunteers are trained to give presentations about the Museum and about D-Day to schools, social and civic organizations, etc.

Training sessions required.

Collections Volunteers

Assist with inventory of artifact and archival collections.

Answer and return phone calls; schedule appointments.

PLEASE NOTE:
Student applicants must be 16 years of age, and/or currently enrolled in 10th grade, due to the large number of applicants requesting the opportunity to fulfill community service hour requirements

The National World War II Museum Volunteer Requirements & Benefits

Requirements:

Membership: All Volunteers are asked to become Museum members at a special volunteer discount rate ($20/year)

Parking: The Museum now provides free parking for volunteers.

Dress: The National World War II Museum sells shirts with logos that all volunteers wear. They may be purchased through the store or Visitor Services. To make our volunteers more distinguishable, from visitors, they are identified through their name badges and shirts.

Benefits:

Volunteers will be recognized based on their number of Volunteer hours. Special badges and gift certificates to the Museum shop are awarded for continued service. The Museum sponsors Volunteer appreciation parties and events, WW II documentary and feature film showings, and continuing education sessions. As members of the Museum, you are entitled to free entry to the Museum for one year as well as a discount in the Museum shop.

For additional question or comments please call Janet Mauer at 504-527-6012, ext. 233, or e-mail janet.mauer@nationalww2museum.org.