Needs From: United Way's Volunteer Center

Camp is for everyone at Creative Discovery Museum!  CDM is looking for volunteers to serve as camp assistants at our school age and Friends’ Discovery camps.  Help our campers explore, innovate, create, and play all summer long.  Campers will explore CDM's exhibits, tackle STEAM challenges, and make new friends - creating lifelong memories!

Camp Assistant Responsibilities:

·         Support camp staff with daily summer camp activities using provided plans, including fun, hands-on experiences designed for different age groups.

·         Engage with campers through playful learning that sparks curiosity, creativity, and exploration.

·         Help create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment where every camper feels comfortable and valued.

·         Model kindness, patience, and respect while supporting campers’ positive behavior and social-emotional growth.

·         Work alongside camp staff to help the day run smoothly and assist wherever needed.

·         Help with setting up activities, preparing materials, cleaning up, and guiding campers during transitions throughout the day.

Time Commitment:

·         Camps run weekly in June and July (excluding the week of June 29 to July 3).

·         Volunteers must commit to a minimum of two days per selected week of camp.  Volunteers with weeklong availability are preferred.

·         Shift times vary by the type of camp (school age or Friends’ Discovery Camp).  Typical shifts are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Friends’ Discovery Camp

Requirements:

·         Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age

·         Background check and interview required for all volunteers

·         All volunteers are required to attend a camp training led by CDM staff

Special Event Volunteers will be our first contact when planning special events such as Monster Bash, Drink & Discover, New Years Eve, etc. These volunteers will be familiar with the Museum and able to perform a wide variety of tasks, such as leading activities, helping with setup/breakdown and answering guest questions.

If you're interested in helping with CDM Special Events, please fill out this form and we'll reach out to you about upcoming events!

Walk Up Facilitators will come in on a regular schedule to facilitate walk up activities with guests. These walk up activities will be selected by the volunteer manager and specialists and the volunteer manager (or an appointed staff member) will assist will set up and take down.

A Walk Up Facilitator should have a background or interest in teaching an excel in guest interaction