Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities

If you’d like to volunteer at MoSH please contact Janie Paraham at [email protected] or 901.636.2438. 

CLICK HERE FOR A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

51st Annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair

Join us for the 51st Pink Palace Crafts Fair. Volunteers are needed to assist with parking, the train rides, in the hospitality booth, the volunteer area, and much more. Volunteers have fun, get a Pink Palace Crafts Fair tee- shirt, and help to make this fund-raising event successful. To volunteer, please CLICK HERE.

MoSH Central/Pink Palace

Gallery Touch Cart Volunteers

Help visitors learn more about the artifacts and specimens at the Museum by inviting them to stop by our “Touch Carts” and learn about what’s in the glass cases.

AutoZone Dome Sharpe Planetarium

Volunteers are needed Tuesday- Sunday to assist with planetarium shows, ensure safety of visitors and the planetarium, and to help prepare the planetarium between shows. The volunteer position will require extended periods of standing and walking.

Lichterman Nature Center

Backyard Wildlife Center Volunteers

Learn about native wildlife as you assist with the care and feeding of the animals at Lichterman’s Backyard Wildlife Center.

Greenhouse Volunteers

Plant lovers needed to help in Lichterman’s Plant Propagation Center. Volunteers will assist with weeding, watering and propagating plants in the Greenhouse. Volunteers must be physically able to assist with all aspects of plant bed maintenance.

Trail Blazing at Lichterman / Group Volunteer Opportunity 

Days: Saturdays

Time: 9:00-noon

This project will:

–  Help keep the trails clear and walkable at the nature center.

–  Help maintain the trails so visitors can take safe hikes in nature.

–  Provide safe trails so students can learn about nature, ecology, and preservation.

–  Help keep this urban oasis in prime condition for all to enjoy.

–  Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots, long pants and lightweight long-sleeve shirts. We also encourage volunteers to dress for the weather, to bring work gloves, sunscreen and insect repellant. –  Water and tools will be provided.

Groups up to 10 are welcome.

To volunteer please contact Janie Best Paraham @ [email protected]   or 901-636-2438

Saturday Volunteer Greeters
Greeters will welcome visitors to the Nature Center, assist at sign in table, give directions, and help monitor front lobby. This is a long-term volunteer position. Volunteers must be able to stand for periods of time and walk around the lobby.

Be a Volunteer

Are you interested in science, history, space, anthropology, or mammals?

Do you enjoy nature, animals, or plants?

Would you like to step back in time?

Are you a people person?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should consider volunteering at the Museum of Science & History (MoSH).

Our Volunteers

–  Meet People

–  Learn New Things

–  Help Others

–  Gain New Skills

Perks Include: 

–  Behind the scenes access

–  Previews of new exhibits

–  Training

–  Store Discounts

–  Museum Membership

To Become a Volunteer

E-mail Janie Paraham, [email protected] to schedule an interview. To promote a safe work environment, criminal background checks are conducted on all adult applicants. All volunteers must adhere to the City of Memphis Respectful Workplace Policy.

CLICK HERE FOR A VOLUNTEER WAIVER FORM