Volunteer: Admissions Attendant
What to expect: --Welcome visitors to our national historic landmark and share some highlights of our great hall layout - Collect admission and inform guests about the benefits of becoming a member - Work with our POS systems and troubleshoot as needed with staff - Keep the admissions desk area tidy and stocked with museum brochures and other offering materials - Acting as the center hub of information for guest’s questions, and connect with appropriate staff members to address situations as needed -Provide exhibit recommendations to new and returning guests
Program: Station Masters (Visitor Experience)
What to expect: --Welcome visitors to our national historic landmark and share some highlights of our great hall layout - Collect admission and inform guests about the benefits of becoming a member - Work with our POS systems and troubleshoot as needed with staff - Keep the admissions desk area tidy and stocked with museum brochures and other offering materials - Acting as the center hub of information for guest’s questions, and connect with appropriate staff members to address situations as needed -Provide exhibit recommendations to new and returning guests
Program: Station Masters (Visitor Experience) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Museum Shop AttendantWhat to expect: -Help open the shop and make it ready for guests before we open at 10:00 -Maintain merchandise displays through re-stocking, taking inventory, and notifying staff of merchandise needs -Complete sales for guests -Assist guests in finding a special treasure to remember their visit -Familiarize yourself with all the wonderful gifts in our shop Program: Station Masters (Visitor Experience) What to expect: -Help open the shop and make it ready for guests before we open at 10:00 -Maintain merchandise displays through re-stocking, taking inventory, and notifying staff of merchandise needs -Complete sales for guests -Assist guests in finding a special treasure to remember their visit -Familiarize yourself with all the wonderful gifts in our shop Program: Station Masters (Visitor Experience) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Train Car HostWhat to Expect - familiarize yourself with our train cars (information/training provided) - interact with visitors as they stop by the trains providing facts about our cars - keeping an eye on the treatment of the cars and notifying staff of any concerns/damage - assist in directing visitors to other exhibits that may interest them Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) What to Expect - familiarize yourself with our train cars (information/training provided) - interact with visitors as they stop by the trains providing facts about our cars - keeping an eye on the treatment of the cars and notifying staff of any concerns/damage - assist in directing visitors to other exhibits that may interest them Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Green Book Gallery GuideVolunteer as a Gallery Guide for the museum's spring 2026 exhibit, the Negro Motorist Green Book. Responsibilities Greet and interact with museum guests, providing wayfinding assistance as needed Answer questions about the exhibits and/or the museum (training and content provided) Ensure guests are following museum guidelines and safety practices, alerting staff if assistance is needed Keep exhibit interactive and materials organizedAlert museum staff of needed repairs/issues Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Volunteer as a Gallery Guide for the museum's spring 2026 exhibit, the Negro Motorist Green Book. Responsibilities Greet and interact with museum guests, providing wayfinding assistance as needed Answer questions about the exhibits and/or the museum (training and content provided) Ensure guests are following museum guidelines and safety practices, alerting staff if assistance is needed Keep exhibit interactive and materials organizedAlert museum staff of needed repairs/issues Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Get Building! Gallery GuideVolunteer as a Gallery Guide for Get Building! Bricks at the Durham, a companion exhibit for the museum's spring 2026 exhibit, the Negro Motorist Green Book. Responsibilities Greet and interact with museum guests, providing wayfinding assistance as needed Answer questions about the exhibits and/or the museum (training and content provided) Ensure guests are following museum guidelines and safety practices, alerting staff if assistance is needed Keep exhibit interactive and materials organizedAlert museum staff of needed repairs/issues Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Volunteer as a Gallery Guide for Get Building! Bricks at the Durham, a companion exhibit for the museum's spring 2026 exhibit, the Negro Motorist Green Book. Responsibilities Greet and interact with museum guests, providing wayfinding assistance as needed Answer questions about the exhibits and/or the museum (training and content provided) Ensure guests are following museum guidelines and safety practices, alerting staff if assistance is needed Keep exhibit interactive and materials organizedAlert museum staff of needed repairs/issues Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pioneer Life Docent (2025-2026 School Year)As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Pioneer Life program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Pioneer Life program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Native American Life Docent (2025-2026 School Year)As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Native American Life program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Native American Life program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Historic Schoolroom Docent (2025-2026 School Year)As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Historic Schoolroom program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Historic Schoolroom program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Field Trip Education Ambassador (2025-2026 School Year)As a Education Ambassador you will lead a group of students throughout their field trip to each area, where docents will present programming. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - maintaining field trip schedule and timing - standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get your schedule for the school group Program: Field Trips & Tours As a Education Ambassador you will lead a group of students throughout their field trip to each area, where docents will present programming. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - maintaining field trip schedule and timing - standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get your schedule for the school group Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Omaha Faces & Places Docent (2025-2026 School Year)As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Faces and Places program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Faces and Places program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: All Aboard Docent (2025-2026 School Year)As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the All Aboard program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the All Aboard program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Early Omaha Docent (2025-2026 School Year)As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Early Omaha program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Early Omaha program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Daily Activities- What is it WednesdayWhat is it Wednesday - This Daily Activity shift is from 10:00 – 12:00. What to Expect: - familiarize yourself with an artifact from our collections (information sheets provided) - interact with visitors as they arrive and give them information on what the object is and some brief history - keep count of visitor interactions for data collection - assist in directing visitors to our exhibits level after they have arrived Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) What is it Wednesday - This Daily Activity shift is from 10:00 – 12:00. What to Expect: - familiarize yourself with an artifact from our collections (information sheets provided) - interact with visitors as they arrive and give them information on what the object is and some brief history - keep count of visitor interactions for data collection - assist in directing visitors to our exhibits level after they have arrived Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Omaha Homes & Families Docent (2025-2026 School Year)As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Homes and Families program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Homes and Families program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Neighborhood Store Docent (2025-2026 School Year)As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Neighborhood Store program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Neighborhood Store program. For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. What to expect: - presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided) - dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided) - speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time - arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group - presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Museum Lecture UsherGreeting guests, handing out programs, and if a lecture is very full, helping folks find seats in the Truhlsen Lecture Hall. Likely locations you'd be posted are the elevator, trackside down to the lecture hall, or in the lecture hall itself. Feel free to stay and enjoy the lecture. Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Greeting guests, handing out programs, and if a lecture is very full, helping folks find seats in the Truhlsen Lecture Hall. Likely locations you'd be posted are the elevator, trackside down to the lecture hall, or in the lecture hall itself. Feel free to stay and enjoy the lecture. Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Phone Coverage (Ongoing)Help us as the first point of contact for calls to the museum's main phone number. This position includes fielding questions, redirecting calls to specific museum staff, and other small administrative duties. Program: Conductors (Behind the Scenes) Help us as the first point of contact for calls to the museum's main phone number. This position includes fielding questions, redirecting calls to specific museum staff, and other small administrative duties. Program: Conductors (Behind the Scenes) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Monthly Museum MailingsWe meet on the second Wednesday of every month to stuff envelopes and send out our most recent membership communications. Support our membership program by helping us send renewal letters and other important information.
Duration depends on the amount of mail and how many volunteers arrive in the morning but typically last 2 hours. When you arrive sign-in on the check-in kiosk and proceed to the Library, unless otherwise noted in an email from a Durham staff member.
We appreciate your time and help! Program: Conductors (Behind the Scenes) We meet on the second Wednesday of every month to stuff envelopes and send out our most recent membership communications. Support our membership program by helping us send renewal letters and other important information.
Duration depends on the amount of mail and how many volunteers arrive in the morning but typically last 2 hours. When you arrive sign-in on the check-in kiosk and proceed to the Library, unless otherwise noted in an email from a Durham staff member.
We appreciate your time and help! Program: Conductors (Behind the Scenes) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: May Volunteer Luncheon & Exhibit WalkthroughCome join us for a sneak-peak of our summer exhibit, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume! As with all exhibit previews, we will start with our monthly luncheon upstairs before traveling down to the exhibit for a guided tour and walkthrough. Gallery guides are strongly encouraged to attend if able. Program: Volunteer Events Come join us for a sneak-peak of our summer exhibit, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume! As with all exhibit previews, we will start with our monthly luncheon upstairs before traveling down to the exhibit for a guided tour and walkthrough. Gallery guides are strongly encouraged to attend if able. Program: Volunteer Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Heroes & Villains Gallery GuideVolunteer as a Gallery Guide for the museum's summer 2026 exhibit, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume. Responsibilities Greet and interact with museum guests, providing wayfinding assistance as needed Answer questions about the exhibits and/or the museum (training and content provided) Ensure guests are following museum guidelines and safety practices, alerting staff if assistance is needed Keep exhibit interactive and materials organizedAlert museum staff of needed repairs/issues Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Volunteer as a Gallery Guide for the museum's summer 2026 exhibit, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume. Responsibilities Greet and interact with museum guests, providing wayfinding assistance as needed Answer questions about the exhibits and/or the museum (training and content provided) Ensure guests are following museum guidelines and safety practices, alerting staff if assistance is needed Keep exhibit interactive and materials organizedAlert museum staff of needed repairs/issues Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Disney TriviaHelp run the weekly trivia table focusing on Disney facts every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-3:00pm. Will involve many Disney staples, including the Magic Kingdom, Marvel, Star Wars, and others. Will require minor skill with a computer to run. Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Help run the weekly trivia table focusing on Disney facts every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-3:00pm. Will involve many Disney staples, including the Magic Kingdom, Marvel, Star Wars, and others. Will require minor skill with a computer to run. Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Heroes & Villains Member Preview Popcorn TableHelp scoop and sell popcorn for guests at our member preview event for Heroes & Villains! Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Help scoop and sell popcorn for guests at our member preview event for Heroes & Villains! Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Heroes & Villains Member Preview Raffle TableHelp run the raffle prize table during our member preview for our Heroes & Villains exhibit! Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Help run the raffle prize table during our member preview for our Heroes & Villains exhibit! Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Heroes & Villains Member Preview Game FacilitatorHelp run a one of a handful of games for guests during our member preview for our Heroes & Villains exhibit! Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Help run a one of a handful of games for guests during our member preview for our Heroes & Villains exhibit! Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Heroes & Villains Member Preview Platform FacilitatorHelp manage and facilitate an trackside activity for guests during our Heroes & Villains member preview event! Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Help manage and facilitate an trackside activity for guests during our Heroes & Villains member preview event! Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fairy Tale Story TimeRead out picture books and facilitate dress-up play with costumes and accessories for museum guests to compliment our Heroes & Villains exhibit! Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Read out picture books and facilitate dress-up play with costumes and accessories for museum guests to compliment our Heroes & Villains exhibit! Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mission TableOur new Mission Table is meant to be an inviting and informational space dedicated to sharing our museum with visitors. Brochures, handouts, activities, photo archive examples, event signage, and other promotional materials will be displayed in the Great Hall near the Admissions Desk. Volunteers who sign up are expected to have a general understanding of the museum's mission, history, and community offerings. Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Our new Mission Table is meant to be an inviting and informational space dedicated to sharing our museum with visitors. Brochures, handouts, activities, photo archive examples, event signage, and other promotional materials will be displayed in the Great Hall near the Admissions Desk. Volunteers who sign up are expected to have a general understanding of the museum's mission, history, and community offerings. Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Celebrate at the PlatformHelp out at the platform with various crafts and other activities over the course of varying holidays, which include Cinco de Mayo, Independence Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and more. Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Help out at the platform with various crafts and other activities over the course of varying holidays, which include Cinco de Mayo, Independence Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and more. Program: Time Travelers (Visitor Engagement) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |