Become a Volunteer
Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum is looking for people with the design and willingness to donate time in making our community’s children’s museum a success. As we draw closer and closer to the grand opening of the museum, we are looking to recruit as many volunteers as possible to serve in a wide variety of positions that will make the museum run smoothly and provide the best possible experience for each and every visitor to the museum. Throughout May we will be training volunteers, so sign up now!
To become a volunteer, simply go to www.1-800-volunteer.com and sign up. You will be asked for your standard contact information, but you will also be able to identify your specific skills and availability for volunteer activities. As the need for volunteers comes up, MMCM will be able to look at the database based on the activity needs and find just the right volunteer. It's free to sign up. You may also still email us at volunteer@midmicm.org, or print and complete the application form and mail it to us at P.O. Box 2283, Saginaw, Michigan, 48605.
It is our policy that all volunteers complete a background check form before volunteering with us. Please complete this form and mail it to us as well, or you may provide the information needed via e-mail at volunteer@midmicm.org.
Committee Descriptions
Capital Campaign/Fund Development
Represent the MMCM within the regions to secure appropriate funds and in-kind gifts that preserve the assets, add to operational expenses and build the MMCM endowment fund.
Education and Programs
Relying on the educational framework provided by the exhibit design team, develop, present and evaluate age appropriate programs that promote the mission and purpose of the MMCM.
Food Service
Investigate and recommend reasonably priced, healthful food service options for the guests of the MMCM.
Gift Shop
Assist in the selection of appropriate items to be sold in the MMCM Gift Shop. Serve as a volunteer in the Gift Shop in retail sales and/or maintaining inventory.
Human Resources (HR)
Assist in developing a comprehensive personnel policy manual. The goal of the MMCM is to recruit, train, support, nurture and evaluate a dynamic, diverse leadership team.
Marketing and Advertising
Prepare, review, and develop mission focused materials that will result in an increase in the number of children and families that visit the MMCM. Secure appropriate contracts and contacts to achieve this goal.
Special Events
Plan and promote appropriate events that expand knowledge of the MMCM to children and families in the region and may provide additional revenue for the operation of the Museum.
Volunteer Co-Ordination & Orientation
Assist in building and maintaining an effective volunteer program, including but not limited to recruiting, training, scheduling, and recognizing volunteers.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
Data Entry
Enter into the MMCM data base, vital confidential data related to the operation of the organization.
Exhibit Maintenance
Assist in preventative maintenance procedures that preserve the life of the exhibits and assure a clean and safe experience for children.
Museum Docent (guide)
Provide supervision and guidance to guests of the museum as they experience the exhibits. The docents may volunteer for an assigned time period either weekly or as needed by the MMCM Volunteer Co-Coordinator.
Office Assistance
Provide assistance to the MMCM administrative staff such as answering phones, taking messages, greeting guests, preparing materials for publication, bulk mailings, etc.
Special Event Volunteer
Represent and assist the MMCM at special events that further the mission and purpose of the organization. The events may be held on site or at any outside location in and around the tri-city region: Pig Gig, DEAR at the Zoo, Summer Reading Programs, local festivals and parades, farmer’s markets, art fairs, school related program to name a few.
To become a volunteer, visit www.1-800-volunteer.com and sign up for a free volunteer account.
