The Health Museum welcomes volunteers year-round from individuals, institutions, and corporate groups who are passionate about supporting our mission through special events, general museum operations, or science education.
All volunteers must be at least 15 years of age. Volunteers under 18 must obtain parental consent or be affiliated with a school group/organization overseen by a faculty.
Interested in Volunteering?
What is the minimum age requirement to volunteer?
15 years old and up, and/or matriculating into the 9th grade.
What is the minimum time commitment per week or month?
There is no minimum requirement to be active.
Are the volunteer hours flexible, or is there a rigid, set schedule?
There are assigned shifts that vary based on the program length. You must be able to stay for an entire shift to receive credit for service hours.
Do you offer weekend shifts?
Yes.
Are volunteers able to pick their shifts, or are the shifts assigned?
Volunteers are allowed to pick their own shifts through GivePulse.
What happens if I need to miss a shift due to vacation or illness?
You must notify us at least 24 hours in advance of your shift. No-call, no-shows will risk being removed from our volunteer database.
Is there a specific uniform to wear?
Attire requirements differ case by case. Please refer to instructions from your specific task.
Is parking reimbursed?
Yes, all volunteer shifts requiring on-site parking at The Health Museum will be reimbursed at the conclusion of your shift.
Can students file their volunteer hours with their educational institution?
Yes. Students can verify hours through GivePulse or the Community Engagement Coordinator.
When are volunteer opportunities posted?
At the beginning of every month on GivePulse.
Paige Burgess
Community Engagement Coordinatorpburgess@thehealthmuseum.org713-337-8455Please reach out with questions about our volunteer program or community partnership