Our 1954 Oren fire truck was too big to fit through the proposed doors of the new Discovery Center, so the building was built around it
 
VOLUNTEERING
 
 


Meet our Volunteer of the Month!

The Discovery Center serves over 110,000 children and families annually who come to experience the fun, hands-on environment. There are a variety of ways for you to get involved. Discover how you can make a positive impact on children and their families and support the museum by giving your time as a volunteer!  

Benefits of Volunteering:
• Invitations to volunteer events
• Opportunity to meet new people
• Service learning hours
• A chance to make a difference!

Volunteer Requirements:
• Friendly and enthusiastic, Reliable and flexible
• Age 12 or older
• Consent to a background check (if under 19, no background check is required but applicant must have guardian’s consent)

Click here if you are interested in becoming a Summer Volunteer!

For more information on general volunteer opportunities & benefits, fill out our volunteer application or call (615) 890-2300.

  
 

GENERAL VOLUNTEER APPLICATION                                              print this form

Name:

Address:

City/St/Zip:

Home Phone:   Cell Phone:

Email:

Age:

How did you hear about volunteering at Discovery Center?


When are you available to volunteer? (Please list days and times)


Are you interested in a particular volunteering opportunity?
(you may select more than 1)

Discovery Guide (museum floor help)
Docent (school group tour guide)
Special Events (Free days, fundraisers, etc)
Administrative/Clerical
Parents & Tots Assistant (Mon & Tue @ 9am)


Please list any relevant skills, training or knowledge?



Please list name, phone number and relationship of two references:
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Ways to Get Involved
Volunteering at Discovery CenterAdministrative
 Work "behind the scenes" in Discovery Center’s administrative offices, in any area from marketing to human resources.
When: Weekdays from 9am to 5pm.


Discovery Guide
 Work along side our Discovery Guides and represent the “face” of the museum by assisting in the museums exhibits while you interact with families and play hands-on with children. Volunteer shifts are flexible as your assistance is welcome daily.
When: Daily, during museum hours


Docent
 Work with our Education staff to provide hands-on programs for school children.
When: Monday thru Friday 9:00 – 12:00 as needed 


Early Childhood programs
 Work with early education staff in a walk-in preschool program.
When: Mon & Tue, 8:30-10:30.


Free Days
 Assist the Discovery Guides during Free Days with set-up/clean-up, art activities and more on the days where guests have free admission into the museum.
When: As Needed 


Group Volunteers
 Volunteer with a group for one-time project or event. Opportunities consist of behind-the-scenes projects, such as mailings, goody bag stuffing, program preparation, and more OR have your group volunteer during a Free Day at Discovery Center.
When: As needed

Volunteering at Discovery Center
 

 




Volunteer Spotlight
 

Discovery Center recognizes our February Volunteer of the Month, Chris Stultz!

Chris is a senior at Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in Family & Consumer Science. He is volunteering at Discovery Center through an internship at MTSU. Chris completed 100 hours of volunteering this fall and is currently working towards 400 hours this spring. His favorite part of working at Discovery Center is seeing the joy and amazement on children’s eyes.
 

In his spare time, Chris likes to read, go to movies and spend time with friends and family.



 Thank you United Way Day of Caring Volunteers!

A BIG thank you to all the volunteers who came out to Discovery Center for United Way's Day of Caring!