Volunteer at the Museum!
Volunteers create a lasting impact on the success of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Their tireless commitment helps make the Museum one of the country's most highly regarded natural history institutions. Join our volunteer community and help us inspire our community’s passion for nature and science.
The 2024 applications for Guest Engagement are closed. Please complete the form below to be notified when Guest Engagement applications open for 2025. This form is not an application; it allows our Volunteer Engagement Department to send you email notifications when applications open.
Guest Engagement Volunteer Opportunities
The 2024 applications for Guest Engagement are closed.
Volunteers in the Guest Engagement position can sign up for various assignments throughout the Museum, enhancing the guest experience by providing overall support and information. These assignments include scanning gallery tickets, greeting guests, assisting at the Information Desk, wayfinding, and helping with special events. Please read below for information about these opportunities that will be available in 2025.
Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Opportunities
We often have multiple volunteer positions available throughout the year, so please regularly check this page for future opportunities.
Application Process
- Learn more about the volunteer opportunities below, then click on the Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Application
- Complete the position of interest form and select the position of interest
- Interview with a staff supervisor
- If accepted, attend a virtual new volunteer orientation
- Complete any necessary additional training
Please note: Most behind-the-scenes positions are only available during regular business hours, Monday to Friday. Please read the descriptions below to learn more about each position and complete the appropriate application. The placement process for Behind-the-Scenes volunteer positions can take up to two months, depending on the position and required training.
If you have applied as a volunteer or intern before or are a former volunteer or intern looking to re-apply, please contact us at Volunteer.Engagement@dmns.org to reset your account.
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
Inclusivity Statement
Science helps us understand that diversity in our natural world creates strength and nurtures life. We strive to be a diverse and collaborative team – a team of people from different backgrounds, identities and experiences who are open to being inspired, challenged and changed by one another. At all levels of our organization, in every policy, action and decision, we seek to create a workplace that lives our Museum values and foster opportunity and mutual respect. We realize that we are on a continual journey toward building community, understanding, and belonging. These aspirations are critical to bringing our mission to life.
Questions? Email Volunteer.Engagement@dmns.org