VOLUNTEER:

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.

Apply now by filling out a Volunteer Application Form online.

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.

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. Learn more about the Speakers Bureau.

Beyond All Boundaries Ushers

• Assist guests with entry into Beyond All Boundaries showings.

PLEASE NOTE: Student applicants must be 16 years of age, and 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 ($25/year).
Parking: The Museum 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. Volunteers are distinguished from visitors by 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, WWII 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 Volunteer Coordinator Katie Alpert at 504-528-1944 x 243, or e-mail katherine.alpert@nationalww2museum.org.