Flexible Schedule
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Greenville, SC 29601
As a nonprofit, we rely on the passion and dedication of volunteers to bring our mission to life. From guest engagement to behind-the-scenes support, every helping hand plays a vital role in serving our community. Whether you’re looking to give back, gain experience, or make meaningful connections - there’s a place for you here. TCMU offers a variety of volunteer opportunities that work with many schedules whether you are a mom, college student, retiree, etc. Lead Story Time & More Choose from 20+ stories in our library and read to guests Tuesday-Saturday 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Facilitate our STEAM Lab As a STEAM Lab Activity Facilitator, you’ll engage children and families in hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities. Tuesday - Saturday 10am-12pm or 1pm-4pm Facilitate Open Art As an Open Art Facilitator, you’ll help create a welcoming, inspiring space where children and families can freely explore a variety of artistic materials and techniques. Tuesday - Saturday 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm Facilitate TCMU Tots As an TCMU Tots Facilitator, you’ll help create a welcoming, inspiring space where TCMU’s smallest visitors can explore imagination based play . Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-11:30am Docent As a Docent, you’ll help create meaningful and playful experiences for families throughout our exhibit spaces. This role blends guest interaction with hands-on learning, as you present Pop-Up Play Experiences and help maintain a welcoming, tidy environment. You’ll float throughout the museum, engaging visitors, sparking curiosity, and keeping things running smoothly. Tuesday-Sunday 9am-4:30pm Birthday Party Support As a Birthday Party Support volunteer, you’ll assist staff with hosting fun, memorable parties for children and their families. This role involves checking in on scheduled parties, offering help as needed, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Saturdays & Sundays Saturdays: 9:00-12:30 or 12:30-4:00 Sundays 11am-4pm Q&A Host As a Q&A Station Host, you’ll provide friendly, knowledgeable support by answering visitor questions, assisting with directions, and sharing information about current and upcoming museum programs. Saturdays 8:45am-1:00pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm Field Trip Chaperone - Fill in As a Field Trip Chaperone - Fill-In, you’ll be on call to assist when additional adult supervision is needed to maintain the proper student-to-adult ratio during museum field trips. This flexible role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy working with children and are available to step in at short notice to help ensure a safe, positive visit As needed 9am-1pm Exhibits Assistant As an Exhibits Assistant, you’ll support the Facilities and Exhibits team with hands-on tasks that keep our exhibits fresh, functional, and fun. From crafting and prop building to organizing behind-the-scenes spaces, this role is perfect for detail-oriented volunteers who enjoy working with their hands and contributing to the magic of the museum experience. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Thurs 9am-12pm Sat - 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm Sunday 1pm-4:30pm Gift Shop Support As gift shop support, you’ll work in our storage areas to organize, count, and tag merchandise that will eventually be sold in the museum gift shop. This role is ideal for detail-oriented volunteers who enjoy working independently and supporting the museum’s mission through retail logistics. Fridays 2pm-4:30pm Birthday Party Prep you’ll help set the stage for memorable celebrations by ensuring party rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for guests. This role is perfect for detail-oriented volunteers who enjoy creating cheerful, welcoming spaces and supporting joyful experiences for families. Thursdays 2pm-4:30pm What does TCMU expect of volunteers? Commit to 60 hours of service per year (about 5 hours per month) to help keep the museum thriving Bring an upbeat, can-do attitude that energizes the team and visitors alike Approach challenges with a kind and compassionate mindset, always aiming to find positive solutions Be reliable and punctual, showing up ready to contribute and make a difference Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor while interacting with guests, staff, and fellow volunteers Follow museum policies, safety guidelines, and respect all visitors and staff Communicate openly with supervisors and team members to ensure smooth collaboration Embrace learning opportunities and provide feedback to help improve the volunteer experience
Date Posted: 2025-07-07
