Volunteers are the heart of our museum. With the help of our talented Heart Guides, Docents, Interns and General Volunteers, we are able to provide the best possible experience for our visitors. There are many ways to get involved with the Halle Heart Children’s Museum; explore a few of the opportunities below to get started. Contact us at (602) 414-2800 or email us at hhcm@heart.org and get started today!
Heart Guides
These dedicated staff members educate nearly 20,000 students each year through our school tour program. Each Heart Guide receives extensive training and ongoing education. Both paid and volunteer positions are available.
Must be available to give tours 1-2 times a week every week during the regular school year
Have a flair for public speaking
Tour guide experience is not required, but is a plus!
Interested in becoming a Heart Guide? Contact us at (602) 414-2800 or send an e-mail to schedule an interview!
Docents
As a Docent, during our public hours you will work with individuals and small groups to deliver hands-on educational experiences that promote a heart-healthy lifestyle. Often you will be responsible for interacting with guests on the self-guided tour to provide additional information or direction or lead a special activity or cooking demonstration.
General Volunteers
Whether you have one day to dedicate or want to establish a set volunteer schedule, we can use your help! The Halle Heart Children’s Museum engages volunteers to help us with everything from sending thank you notes and invitations, providing social media support, cleaning, organizing or making or answering phone calls.
We welcome volunteers 10 years or older (10-17yrs must be accompanied by an adult).
Want to make the world a more heart-healthy place? Our Volunteers are essential to the day-to-day operation of our museum and keep things running smoothly. No job is too big or small for Lub Dub’s mighty volunteers! Join us today!
Specialty Volunteers
Do you have a special talent for graphic design, wood working or technology? We have a wish list of expansion projects that we would love to have volunteers help us with. Please contact our Programs and Operations Director, Claudine M. Wessel at hhcm@heart.org if you have time and talent to share with the Halle Heart Children’s Museum.
Internships
Internships are available to both high school and college students. Our interns are trained in all aspects of the Halle Heart Children’s Museum’s operations. The internship program is designed to provide students with an understanding of how to manage a nonprofit learning center. We accept applications for Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Please click here to download our Intern Application.
Executive Leadership Committee
Join the HHCM Executive Leadership Committee. We’re looking for individuals who are interested in helping us plan a museum fundraising event next spring. Fundraising or event planning experience is not required. A full “job description” is available.
To learn more about all of our volunteer opportunities or to apply, email us at hhcm@heart.org.