•	VMNH VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Each month, VMNH recognizes one of its volunteers for his/her invaluable dedication to the museum.			•	VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

About

The Virginia Museum of Natural History offers a multitude of volunteer opportunities for everyone interested in helping the Museum remain a success.  From giving your time as an Interpreter to working with the exhibits, to helping run the Museum Store, the Museum has plenty of opportunities for you.  Whether you can spend an hour a week to a full work week, the Museum can always use assistance. 

To learn more about these exciting opportunites, please call the Museum at 276-634-4141, or e-mail us.

Friends of VMNH

Founded as a volunteer advocacy group in support of the Virginia Museum of Natural History, we, the Friends of VMNH, endeavor to:

• Support the Museum in its mission of interpreting Virginia's natural heritage in ways that are relevant to all citizens of the Commonwealth, as approved by its Board of Trustees in July 1990;
• Foster an understanding and appreciation among the community of the official charter purposes of the Museum, as stated in the Code of Virginia;
• Encourage strong community involvement of organizations and individuals in the mission and purposes of the Museum;
• Raise awareness of the benefits derived from the Museum's presence in our community through activities that celebrate all age, race, ethnic, and religious groups;
• Provide volunteer assistance to the Museum on special projects according to the skills and talents of the member group.

Youth Volunteers

Would you like to go behind the scenes at the Virginia Museum of Natural History?

The museum offers many volunteer opportunities throughout the school year and during the summer for youth ages 13 to 18. Volunteers can help museum staff with exhibits, education, special events, and in other areas of the museum. You’ll have fun while gaining useful skills for the future. Volunteer daily, weekly, monthly- whatever fits your schedule. 

For more information, or for an application, contact Robin Jensen, Youth Education Coordinator at robin.jensen@vmnh.virginia.gov or by calling 276-634-4188.