The Santa Fe Children’s Museum is looking for volunteers to help on Wednesdays and other days of the week that the Museum is open. Volunteers will assist with facilitating play, organizing activities, and handling general administrative duties. Our volunteers play a crucial role in sparking curiosity and engaging children and families in ways that can have a lasting impact on their lives. Volunteering at The Children’s Museum is enjoyable and rewarding. Whether you love crafts, science, the outdoors, or just making kids smile, volunteering here is all about fun, laughter, and community!
General Volunteering
Assist our staff with various projects.
Volunteers Must:
- Must be 15 years or older
- We sometimes accept volunteer applications for youth ages 12-14 with management approval.
- Customer service skills
- Personal computer (preferred)
- Pass a background check if over the age of 18
- Participate in a volunteer orientation
Every volunteer helps inspire curiosity and wonder. Join our team and make learning magical for kids all across New Mexico!
Special Events
The Santa Fe Children’s Museum hosts many events throughout the year to support fundraising efforts, collaborations with community partners, and more. From set-up to working a particular part of the event, there are plenty of opportunities to lend a helping hand!
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY:
Weird Science Halloween Bash | October 28, 2025
Museum Gift Shop
Help greet guests and help them with their Museum Gift Shop purchases during our weekly Thursdays are Yours program: Every Thursday | 4 pm – 6 pm
Visitor Services & Engagement
Help facilitate playful experiences outside in our acre-plus space and garden for visitors of all ages.
Educational Programs Assistant
Assist our programs team by preparing, facilitating, and/or cleaning up hands-on activities done in the museum with one of our museum educators. Assist with our outreach programs by helping to assemble Grab & Go Kits either at the museum, or you can pick up supplies to put together in the comfort of your own home! Grab & Go Kits are distributed to rural and tribal communities all over New Mexico, used as classroom supplemental curriculum, and used in the museum during our Covid Safe camps.
Special Activities Facilitator
Have a special skill to share? Help facilitate activities related to a specific area of interest. Teach yoga to toddlers or develop hands-on science/art activities or more! Learn about activity development and our educational philosophy. Love social media? Have skills in media relations or marketing? We are looking for skilled volunteers to help with a variety of projects.
Backyard Assistant
Green thumb? Help us beautify our acre plus outdoor space! Support is needed in pruning trees and greeting guests in our brand new Life Center Foundation Discovery Garden! This is a great opportunity to learn all there is to know about gardening or teach others about landscaping, sustainable gardening, cooking, and naturalized play. Participate in gardening activities or help facilitate gardening programs for children.
Apply to be a Santa Fe Children’s Museum Volunteer
For more information about our volunteer program:
Contact Norma Flores at normaflores@santafechildrensmuseum.org
