Coinciding with National Volunteer Month,
Many Local Museums Express Need for Volunteers &
Call Out for Community Support
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 17, 2025) – Coinciding with National Volunteer Month in April, many Sacramento area museums rely on volunteer service and are calling out for volunteers. The benefits of participating as a volunteer at a local museum go far beyond community service. Being a volunteer also provides an opportunity to meet new people from all over the world, connect with a community of shared interests, expand subject matter knowledge, and often receive complimentary admission and/or attendance at special activations.
Some of the local museums expressing the need for volunteers include the following:
- California Automobile Museum is looking for volunteers to help support a variety of projects that will enhance the visitor experience. In particular, the museum is looking for builders, handymen, painters, artists and/or historians interested in working to help create and build exhibit galleries. In addition, the museum is hoping for volunteers to support rental events (mostly weekends and evenings) plus their popular story time program. For more, please visit www.calautomuseum.org.
- California Museum is calling out for more volunteers to help bring California’s rich history, arts, and cultural diversity to life for over 100,000 visitors each year. With roles ranging from field trip classroom presenters to event assistants, all positions include perks like a museum membership with reciprocal admission at other institutions, store discounts, invitations to volunteer events and more. No experience is necessary and all positions include in-depth training. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and background checks are required. To learn more about volunteer opportunities or to apply, please visit californiamuseum.org/volunteer. For questions, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 916-653-8099 or volunteer@californiamuseum.org.
- California State Railroad Museum & Foundation offer rewarding volunteer opportunities that include working on the rails, enriching the community through railroad stories, preserving railroad collections and history, and more. Adults 18 years and older may apply. For more information, please click here. All aboard for inspiration!
- Fairytale Town is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers ages 13 and older to help bring imagination to life. Volunteers support a wide range of exciting activities, including special events, summer camps, educational programming, crafts, and more. Whether you love storytelling, helping kids create art, or just enjoy spreading joy, there's a place for you at Fairytale Town. For those interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Triffle@fairytaletown.org.
- Sacramento Children’s Museum is looking for volunteers to assist with museum activities and events on the weekends. Volunteers must be 14 years old or older. Volunteers should be friendly, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude about engaging with young children. Volunteer tasks include interacting with and assisting children throughout the museum, restocking and cleaning exhibits, and prepping projects for the art studio. Interested volunteers should email info@sackids.org for more information.
- Sacramento History Museum is looking for history-loving, engaging volunteers to bring Sacramento’s history alive for school groups, tourists, and local residents. Museum docents lead school programs for school groups, afterschool programs, adult groups, and more. Living History volunteers are reenactors who dress in historic attire and host different events throughout the year such as Ghost Tours and Spring Festival. Also, there are behind-the-scenes volunteers who help with research, events, and costumes. Volunteers must be 18 years old, and background checks are required. No experience is necessary, and training is provided for all new volunteers. All volunteers are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours a year. To learn more about the worthwhile volunteer opportunities available or to apply, please visit https://sachistorymuseum.org/get-involved/volunteer-2/.
- SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity (MOSAC) is offering long-term volunteer opportunities for individuals 18 and older. Volunteers will assist guests, support exhibits, prep for school activities, help with events and special projects. To apply, please email volunteers@visitmosac.org with your name and contact information. The museum is also currently seeking Camp Volunteers, ages 15-19, for the popular Camp Curiosity summer science day camp; volunteers will assist with activities for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. To apply, please email: camps@visitmosac.org; to learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit www.visitmosac.org/about/volunteer.
More information about National Volunteer Month is available here. And, for more information about upcoming announcements and activities offered by Sacramento area museums, following them on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the user-friendly website (and be sure to sign up to receive emails) at www.SacMuseums.org.