Volunteer Opportunities

Garden volunteers help maintain the six acres of gardens at the museum doing a variety of tasks including planting, weeding, and giving garden tours.

 

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You don't have to be an expert to be a volunteer! The museum will train you for the volunteer position that suits your interests and abilities.

Do you enjoy learning and sharing your knowledge with others? If so, please join the family of MSV volunteer Docents! This active group of volunteers is the lifeblood of the museum, and there are many positions available. You can give tours of the gallery tours, lead garden tours, greet visitors in the MSV, and help out at the Visitor Services Desk or Museum Store. Or, perhaps you’d like to help with our school group tours, youth programs, assist with special events, or assist with garden maintenance. In return for your time and talents, the museum provides any special training you might need, which includes regular meetings and participation in an annual Docent Training Program. As a Museum Docent, you also receive a ten percent discount on all purchases in the Museum Store, and two complimentary passes for admission to the Museum complex. For more information about the Museum's volunteer program, contact Docent Coordinator Kris Goff at 540-662-1473, extension 214.