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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
At the Northeast Texas Children's Museum, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're helping bring a special event to life, leading an educational program, keeping our exhibits running smoothly through general operations, or guiding students on a field trip, your time and talents help create moments of discovery for children and families across our region.
We welcome volunteers of every background and skill set — no experience necessary for most roles, and paid opportunities are available for educational program teachers and field trip facilitators. Explore the opportunities below, then complete our application to get started.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Lend your talents to one of our Special Events. Volunteers help bring these celebrations to life — assisting with crafts and decorations, coordinating the food area, and setting up (and breaking down) the details that make each event memorable. No experience is required; enthusiasm and a willingness to pitch in are what matter most.
Brunch With Santa
Daddy-Daughter Dance
Princess Spa Day
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
We're looking for teachers — certified educators, teacher's aides, parents/grandparents, and passionate subject-matter enthusiasts alike — to lead hands-on learning experiences, including:
Sensory Kids
Healthy Kids A to Z
Fine Arts (theater, dance, art)
Science / STEM
Nature / Agriculture
Cooking, Sewing, Crafts
Music + Movement
Teachers may volunteer for as few as two sessions or as many as their schedule allows. A background check and brief training are required. Curriculum is provided, or bring your own ideas and resources — we welcome creativity. Educational Program teachers are compensated at $15/hour.
Field Trip Facilitators
Field Trip Facilitators guide visiting school groups through their museum experience, helping make each trip educational and memorable. This position is compensated at $15/hour.
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Behind every exhibit is a team keeping the museum running smoothly. General volunteers help with:
Mend clothes from the dress-up areas
Small repairs throughout the museum
Resetting exhibit areas between visitors
Painting and updating exhibit spaces
Ready to make a difference in a child's day?
Complete the application below, and a member of our team will follow up with you soon.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
There are several options for sponsoring an exhibit, event, or educational program at the Museum!
Take a look at this list of potential sponsorship opportunities and contact us for more information.
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
See your name on a part of the Museum!
EVENTS
DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE FEBRUARY
A special evening for dads and daughters with dancing, crafts, dinner, and Valentine activities.
Sponsorship of Activity Area: $300
Includes a sign with logo of organization
MOTHER-SON NIGHT OCTOBER
An event for mothers and sons to enjoy an evening of activities, food, and fun.
Sponsorship of Activity Area: $300
Includes a sign with logo of organization
BRIDGE EVENT APRIL
This event is a fun opportunity for local bridge players to raise funds for the Museum cash donation.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
WEIRD SCIENCE - FEBRUARY
Weird Science is a 5th Grade science program that supports fourteen elements of TEKS.
Front or Back Cover of workbook: $700
1,000 workbooks distributed to participating students
DINO MATH - OCTOBER
Dino Math is a 3rd Grade program consisting of three lessons that concentrate on measurement.
Front or Back Cover of workbook: $600
1,000 workbooks distributed to participating students
FIELD TRIPS SEPTEMBER - MAY
Elementary schools come to the Museum for Field Trips.
3rd Grade classes from area schools to participate in Dino Math
5th Grade classes from area schools to participate in Weird Science