Volunteers

"A joy shared is a joy doubled." - Goethe

Volunteers make the Museum the special place that it is. Their talents and enthusiasm give visitors an experience to enjoy and carry with them for years to come. As a volunteer with the HSU Natural History Museum you can enjoy yourself while you are helping to share nature with others. Your skills and enthusiasm will be greatly appreciated!

Volunteer Opportunities

• Help with Summer Programs 2008
• Become a docent and give school programs (T-F at 10 and 11 a.m.)
• Help organize special events and discovery days
• Work in the Museum store
• Make a Discovery Box
• Assist with NatureKids classes
• Build or repair exhibits
• Photograph events and exhibits
• Create a Museum slide show or video
• Help with publicity and fundraising

Just Some of the Benefits of Volunteering at the Museum

• expand your experience with children and/or live animals
• get feedback and guidance from experienced staff
• receive letters of recommendation and/or documentation of your hours
• meet others with similar interests
• get 10% off in store after first 15 hours
• receive a $5 gift certificate for every 20 hours you volunteer
• get a sense of well-being for giving back to the community


Let us know your talents! We're sure we have a need for someone like yourself and we'd love to hear from you.

"It is a fun and rewarding way to help enhance a child's education and foster appreciation for science and our environment. The volunteer learns too!"
- Lynn Liebig, volunteer since 2003

"With the support of the museum staff and volunteers, and the materials available to docents, I feel like I am making a positive contribution to my community."
Julie Kelly, volunteer since 2002

Come on by the Museum at 1315 'G' Street in Arcata, call us at 826-4479 or send us an email sag1@humboldt.edu.