Love the Montrose Children's Museum and want to make a difference in your community? Through our Play It Forward Benefits Program, volunteers can earn a family membership while helping create joyful, hands-on learning experiences for local children and families.

Why Volunteer?
Volunteers are at the heart of the Montrose Children's Museum. By sharing your time and talents, you'll help inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning for children across our community. Along the way, you'll gain valuable experience, meet wonderful people, and become an important part of the museum family.

How It Works

As a Museum Volunteer, you'll help welcome guests, support exhibits, assist with daily operations, and create a positive experience for every visitor. After completing the required volunteer commitment, you'll earn a complimentary family membership to the museum.

Who Can Participate?

To join the program, volunteers must:

• Be 14 years of age or older (volunteers under 18 must have parent or guardian permission).

• Complete the volunteer application and screening process.

• Attend volunteer orientation and any required training.

• Successfully complete any required background checks for assigned responsibilities.

• Complete on-site training with museum staff and shadow a Museum Assistant before serving independently.

• Schedule volunteer shifts in advance and accurately track service hours.

• Serve in accordance with all museum volunteer policies, procedures, and values.

Are you a high school student?

Volunteer hours completed through the Play It Forward Pass program may count toward Montrose High School community service requirements, making it a great opportunity to earn service hours while supporting hands-on learning for local children.

*Students should confirm any specific requirements with their school or organization.