Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are valued and important members of the Nevada State Museum team. They provide service to the museum that impacts tourism, education, artifact preservation, and research. After reading the short descriptions of the volunteer opportunities here, please complete the volunteer application and we will contact you about getting started.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE

Museum Store Associate: Assist customers, conduct sales, prepare and arrange merchandise, respond to mail orders, and assist with off-site sales at special events. Preferred volunteer traits include enthusiasm for history merchandise, a friendly and helpful attitude, ability to learn cash register operation, accuracy with money handling procedures, attention to detail, and ability to keep reliable hours. Shifts typically last 4 hours.

Tour Guide: Provide both entertaining and educational tours through museum exhibits and the Capitol building for school groups and adult groups. After Tour Guide training, shadow experienced tour guides and be paired with a mentor to refine your tour skills. Preferred volunteer traits include enthusiasm for engaging with a variety of groups and ages, ability to learn and accurately share historical information and provide an exceptional visitor experience. Training provided. Tours tend to be seasonal. During the school year guides are needed approximately 4 hours per week, depending on the number of tours requested.

STEAM Workshop Assistant: Present fully developed educational programs to school-aged children at the museum. Program topics vary from fossils to bats. Preferred volunteer traits include enthusiasm for educating children, ability to learn science material and presentation techniques, patience, and flexibility. Training provided. Tours tend to be seasonal. During the school year, program leaders are needed approximately 4 hours per week, depending on the number of tours requested.

Coin Press Operator: Have you ever wanted to help operate the world’s only operating steam-powered (turned electric) coin press in the world? Now you can! We are accepting volunteer applications for those interested in teaching visitors about our famous Coin Press No. 1 as well as minting medallions on Saturdays from 11 AM – 3 PM. Training will be provided.

Admissions: Assist visitors as they come into the museum at the front desk and give directions and suggestions for their museum visit. Preferred volunteer traits include a friendly and helpful attitude, ability to learn cash register operation, accuracy with money handling procedures, attention to detail, and ability to keep reliable hours. Shifts typically last 4-6 hours, depending on availability.

Special Events: Assist visitors with information about the museum and specific event details, facilitate craft activities with visitors, and provide superior customer service. Events typically occur on Saturdays once a month, with 2-3 hour shifts expected.

If you have questions about volunteering at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City or you would like to enroll as a volunteer, please contact the Education Department at 775-687-0653 or email nsmeducation@nevadaculture.org.