Volunteer
Volunteer at the Museum
Volunteers help make the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas a welcoming place to learn, explore, and connect with Nevada’s stories. Opportunities include guest and gallery support, education programs, Museum Guide activities, visual media projects, and other museum work.
No museum experience is required for most entry level roles. Training and support are provided as you learn your assignment.
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What to Know Before You Apply
Our volunteer program includes opportunities for different schedules, interests, and experience levels. Some assignments focus on visitors and galleries, while others support education, museum programs, communications, or behind the scenes projects.
Volunteer placements are based on current museum needs, your availability and interests, required training, and supervisor approval.
Volunteer Quick Facts
- Volunteers must generally be at least 16 years old.
- General Volunteer Orientation is required before service begins.
- Most opportunities are available Thursday through Monday.
- Many volunteer shifts are approximately two to four hours.
- Some assignments require additional training, experience, or screening.
- Some roles involve extended standing or walking.
- Indoor, seated, and behind the scenes assignments may also be available depending on current needs.
Need an accommodation?
You may share accessibility or accommodation needs in your application. Museum staff can discuss available assignments and role requirements with you during the placement process.
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
Guest and Gallery Support
Support visitors in museum galleries and public spaces by providing information, answering basic questions, assisting with visitor flow, and helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
Specialized and Project Based Opportunities
Support approved museum photography, video, graphics, and communications projects under staff direction. Assignments may include event documentation, visual materials, and participation in approved museum content.
Visual Media and Communications
Limited volunteer opportunities may support exhibits, collections, archives, facilities, the Museum Store, and other museum projects. Placement depends on current department needs, volunteer experience, required training, and supervisor approval.
Education and Public Programs
Support school visits, family programs, Discovery Saturday activities, Museum in a Box, and other educational programs through guest assistance, program preparation, and supervised learning activities.
Museum Guides
Help visitors connect with Nevada history, natural history, science, and museum collections through tours, gallery interpretation, and educational programming. Museum Guides receive additional training and ongoing learning opportunities.