Family Museum Volunteer Program
Looking for fun and fulfillment? Become a volunteer at the Family Museum!
Volunteers are an important and necessary part of the Family Museum and its ability to enrich the lives of children in our community. Volunteers enhance every aspect of the Museum. Their willingness to donate their time, resources and talents enriches the Museum experience for everyone, both visitors and staff. Last year, over 100 adults and youth (age 11 and up) volunteered at the Family Museum, donating over 4500 hours of volunteer time. There are volunteer opportunities for adults, youth, and groups.
Together, staff and volunteers work to accomplish the Museum's mission to inspire, connect, and strengthen our community by enriching the lives of our children today and expanding their capacity to shape their future.
Benefits of Volunteering
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Free Family Museum Membership (after volunteering 50-100 hours)
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10% discount in the Corner Store
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Iowa Museum Association Membership
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Recognition Events
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Training
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Newsletters
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Reference Letters
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Flexible hours
- Learn new skills and meet new people
- Feel a sense of accomplishment
- Interact with children
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Provide a valuable service to the Museum and to the community
Volunteer Opportunities
Museum Services
Guest Services
Put a smile on a child's face! Our friendly Guest Services volunteers greet visitors, answer questions, take admission, and answer phone calls. Guest Services volunteers help scan membership forms, input comment cards, and prepare birthday party materials. Our volunteers bring smiles to countless children by giving them their "hello" and "goodbye" hand stamps.
Hours: We prefer a minimum of six (3 hour) volunteer shifts over a 6 month period.
Help keep us in business! We rely on our volunteers to operate our Corner Store. All profits go to support the Museum exhibits and programs, which help educate the children in our community! Our friendly Corner Store Associates assist with customer sales, create merchandise displays, organize merchandise, demonstrate products for children, clean, and answer the telephone.
Hours: We prefer a minimum of six (3 hour) volunteer shifts over a 6 month period.
Hours: We prefer a minimum of six (3 hour) volunteer shifts over a 6 month period.
Office Assistant
Help keep us organized! Office Assistants help with a variety of clerical duties. Responsibilities may include assisting with mailings, preparing material for classes, restocking display racks, scanning membership forms, and clipping newspaper articles.
Hours: Vary
Education and Experiences
Play Pals Volunteer
Help kids play, learn, and have fun! Play Pals volunteers assist Museum staff members with learning activities, crafts, and projects planned for Museum drop-in experiences. Play Pals may also work independently. Volunteers should enjoy working closely with children and families.
Hours: Vary
Summer Camps
Spend your summer working with kids! Summer Camp volunteers assist Museum staff members with learning activities planned for summer camps. Volunteers should enjoy working closely with children.
Hours: Weeklong camps are held in the summer. These 2-hour camps may be in the morning or afternoon.
Special Events
Special Events Volunteer
Help our guests celebrate during special events! Events may include: Scarecrow Shenanigans, Winterfest, Noon Year's Eve, Super Saturdays, Exhibit Openings, and more! Volunteers should enjoy working closely with the public, especially children and families. Responsibilities may include helping with event set-up, admissions, refreshments, learning activities, and tear-down.
Hours: Vary
Become a Museum Volunteer!
Persons interested in volunteering at the Family Museum should contact Kristina Bouxsein, Volunteer Coordinator, at (563) 344-4155, or kbouxsein@bettendorf.org. A Volunteer Information Form must be completed before volunteering. A background check must also be completed (for adults, 18 years of age and older). New volunteers also attend a New Volunteer Orientation. Volunteering is fun and rewarding, and opportunities are available today!
Apply Now!
Mail Volunteer Information Forms to Kristina Bouxsein, Volunteer Coordinator, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722 or email kbouxsein@bettendorf.org
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
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Family Museum Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9am-8pm
Fri & Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: Noon-5pm tel. 563.344.4106 fax. 563.344.4164 familymuseum@bettendorf.org Directions: [ map ] |