The Health Museum welcomes volunteers all year round, for individuals, institutions, or corporate groups who have a passion for special events, general museum operations, or medical science.

Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age, or older. Volunteers under 18 must obtain parental consent, or be associated with a school group/organization overseen by a faculty.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Bayou City Art Festival

When: March 29-30, 2025
Shifts: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Sam Houston Park
1000 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002

Build the “Fart Car”

When: Sundays till April 6, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: The Health Museum

Art Car Parade

When: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Where: The Health Museum or parade location(s)

Creative Studio Workshop

When: Selected Sundays 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: The Health Museum

Free Family Thursday

When: Thursdays 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: The Health Museum

Discovery Cart Training

When: March 29, April 19, May 31, June7 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: The Health Museum

Ready to Apply?

Please submit a volunteer application and indicate your area(s) of interest, or if there is a particular event or program you’d like to volunteer with.


Paige Burgess

Paige Burgess

Community Engagement Coordinatorpburgess@thehealthmuseum.org713-337-8455

Please reach out with questions about our volunteer program or community partnership