Volunteer

Volunteers Wanted!

Volunteer Application - Please print out and drop off or mail to the Children's Museum at:
69 Caroline Street
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

You can also apply online.

Open the door to rewarding experiences, unique opportunities and new friends! Volunteer at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga. Discover hands-on volunteering fun and the satisfaction of knowing you are making an important difference in the lives of young children in your community.

Volunteer opportunities abound at The Children’s Museum. Whether you like being creative and using your imagination with children or prefer working at a computer or answering the phone, we can use your skills and talent.

After a brief orientation, new volunteers become familiar with the Museum. Volunteers learn about the vital role they will play in helping the Museum fulfill its mission of providing interactive and educational opportunities that can be enjoyed by all children and their families.

Regular volunteers enjoy benefits of free membership at the Museum, discounted merchandise from our gift shop and bi-annual volunteer appreciation events. Most importantly, they receive the satisfaction of knowing that they have touched the lives of children in a positive way and have made a difference in their community.

We rely on volunteers for leadership and hands on support in many areas of operation. It’s the strength of the volunteer spirit that allows us to do so much for so little.

We are looking for volunteers that can commit to working at least 30 hours over a one year period.  Volunteers are required to complete an orientation.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Museum Floor Staff - Volunteers are needed to help Visitor Assistants in birthday party set-up, floor supervision and straightening of Museum exhibits. Times may vary but shifts generally run from 9am-11am, 12:30pm-2:30pm and 3pm-5pm.

Tuesday For Tots - Volunteers are needed to assist in the set-up, implementation and clean up of this thematic program for children age 5 and under. Tuesday For Tots runs every Tuesday from September – June, from 10am – 12pm.

Cooking With Katie - A volunteer is needed to help Katie in preparation, set-up, and clean up of this children’s cooking class. This program is offered one Wednesday each month, October – May, 10am-11am.  Please check our monthly calendar for the next program.

School Break Workshops - Volunteers are needed to assist children ages 5 and up at these workshops. During winter and spring break, the Children’s Museum offers various workshops throughout the week, and could use your assistance.

Girl Scout Programs - Periodically throughout the year the Museum offers Brownie and Jr. Girl Scout troops the opportunity to earn various try-its and badges. These programs are usually done on a Friday or Saturday and last 2-3 hours. Volunteers are needed to assist the Museum Staff person.

Office Assistance - Occasionally volunteers are needed to assist with bulk mailings, photocopying, data entry and other office work.

Special Events –Volunteers are always needed to assist at special community events.  These events include: Seussian Celebration, NYRA Open House and the Saratoga County Fair.  These events are generally on the weekends.

Remember, volunteering at The Children’s Museum looks great on resumes and college applications!