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: 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: 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: 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 |
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: 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: 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: Disney TriviaHelp run the weekly trivia table focusing on Disney facts every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-3:00pm. Additionally, help promote our H&V programming with on-hand materials. 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. Additionally, help promote our H&V programming with on-hand materials. 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: Faces & Places (Summer Camp Docent)Modified version of Faces & Places Field Trip for Summer Camp. Program: Field Trips & Tours Modified version of Faces & Places Field Trip for Summer Camp. Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: All Aboard (Summer Camp Docent)Modified version of All Aboard Field Trip for Summer Camp. Program: Field Trips & Tours Modified version of All Aboard Field Trip for Summer Camp. Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Transportation Station (Summer Camp Docent)Modified version of Transportation Station Field Trip for Summer Camp. Program: Field Trips & Tours Modified version of Transportation Station Field Trip for Summer Camp. Program: Field Trips & Tours 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: Homes and Families (Summer Camp Docent)Homes and Families tour with an emphasis on the architecture of homes Program: Field Trips & Tours Homes and Families tour with an emphasis on the architecture of homes Program: Field Trips & Tours Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: July 2026 Volunteer LuncheonJoin us at 12:00pm on July 16th for a presentation from the museum’s curatorial team on the work that they do, followed by a tour of the collection itself in the museum basement. Program: Volunteer Events Join us at 12:00pm on July 16th for a presentation from the museum’s curatorial team on the work that they do, followed by a tour of the collection itself in the museum basement. Program: Volunteer Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Sunday Matinee Popcorn TableHelp run the popcorn sales table for our Sunday Matinee movie screenings during the Heroes and Villains Exhibit. Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Help run the popcorn sales table for our Sunday Matinee movie screenings during the Heroes and Villains Exhibit. Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Sunday Matinee UsherHelp usher people during our Sunday Matinee programming. Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Help usher people during our Sunday Matinee programming. Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Sunday Matinee Craft FacilitatorHelp facilitate an interactive craft for the Sunday Matinee programs. Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Help facilitate an interactive craft for the Sunday Matinee programs. Program: Depot Engineers (Special Events) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: The Signers Gallery GuideVolunteer as a Gallery Guide for one of the museum's summer 2026 exhibits, In Search of the Signers. 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 one of the museum's summer 2026 exhibits, In Search of the Signers. 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 |