Missouri History Museum

Every day, volunteers at the Missouri History Museum (MHM) help make the history of our community more accessible. Putting their talents to work at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park and the Library and Research Center, volunteers are essential to the work which began in 1866. Volunteers greet visitors, conduct tours and programs, staff the Museum Shop, assist with research, help preserve artifacts and much more.

• Download the volunteer brochure

People with special skills, flexible schedules or an interest in history are welcome to join our volunteer program. The Missouri History Museum is committed to the success of each volunteer and offers training designed to provide historical background information, specific skills and knowledge.

MHM volunteers enjoy a wealth of benefits including discounts in the Museum Shop, a newsletter (PDF), reference services, invitations to special events created to recognize the volunteer force and the satisfaction of both learning and sharing perspectives. By volunteering, you too can make history. We'll find the perfect match for your time, talents and interests.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

* Civil War in Missouri

Volunteers are needed to serve in the following positions:

• Museum Guide
• Gallery Attendant
• Ticket Taker

Other Volunteer opportunities

* Adult Group Greeter

Volunteers have the option of serving as an Adult Group Greeter without being a Gallery Attendant or Museum Guide.  As a greeter you will act as the hospitality arm of the Museum tasked with meeting and providing a brief welcome to the scheduled adult group tours (those who reserve in advance). All tours will be met on their bus or at the Group Check-in Desk in the loggia.

Adult Group Greeters will:

• Provide a Meet & Greet (History and logistics)
• Distribute -- Coupons: 10% off in the Museum Shop and 10% off in Bixby’s (and tickets to special exhibit tickets if applicable)

* Human Resources Assistant

Responsibilities will be (but not limited to):

• Data Entry
• Handling telephone and email correspondance
• Office duties (filing, copying and faxing)
• Mail procedures

This volunteer position requires excellent communication, computer literacy, data entry experience, knowledge of Windows, Word & Excel programs and the ability to work well with others.

Current shifts for all volunteer positions available are:

• Monday-Sunday 10am-12noon, 12noon-3pm, 3pm-5pm
• Tuesdays, 10am - 12oon, 12noon-3pm and 3pm-6pm

Please download a volunteer application if you are interested in a volunteer position or email Natasha Johnson: njohnson [at] mohistory [dot] org for more information.