Volunteers
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
The Dennos Museum Center has a strong tradition of volunteers and museum staff working side by side. Over 100 volunteers work in nearly every department of the Museum, providing services to visitors and assisting professional staff behind the scenes with exhibits, operations, and more. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn more about visual and performing art, and support the Museum. See details below for more information.
FILL OUT A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.
VISITOR INforMATION DESK
These volunteers check in visitors, answer questions, give directions, and provide information about the programs, events, and activities of the Dennos Museum Center.
MUSEUM STORE
Museum Store volunteers assist in all aspects of retail operation. Customer service, store merchandising and cleaning, and receiving and pricing new merchandise are some of the duties for this corps of volunteers.
DOCENTS
Docents are trained guides who provide tours and other welcoming and educational services to school children, families and adults. Volunteers in this area are asked to make a two-year commitment that includes an on-going training program which meets regularly during the months of September through early June.
GALLERY GUARDS
Gallery Guards watch over an assigned area or gallery of the the museum and ensure museum etiquette is being followed, and answer visitor questions.
To sign up to be a Gallery Guard, visit our listing on the United Way of Northwest Michigan's website.
