•	VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

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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.

Upcoming Events
Save the date! Museum staff will be honoring VMNH volunteers on May 20 at 7 p.m.

Volunteers, mark your calendars now and plan on attending so we can show our appreciation for everything you do.

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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.

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Youth Volunteers

Are you looking for an exciting way to spend your summer, where you can go behind-the-scenes at the brand new Virginia Museum of Natural History?

The new Museum will offer many new volunteer opportunities this summer and throughout the school year for youth ages 13 to 18. Volunteers can help Museum staff with exhibits, education, 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.