Adult Volunteers

We’re always looking for passionate volunteers to help us further our mission. At the moment, KID is prioritizing bringing on Program Volunteers interested in supporting our Open Explore family programming on Sundays — other program opportunities may arise in the future.

Program Volunteers assist with our maker-based learning experiences and visitor services operations working alongside Maker Educators, high school volunteers, and Operations staff. Volunteers should have a strong interest in working with children and families and be comfortable working in an active environment.

Learn more about Sunday Volunteering below.

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A visitor excitedly explains her screenprint to an adult volunteer

Program Information

Key Responsibilities

Welcome guests and assist them in hands-on, maker-based activities
Initiate conversations with visitors in the Museum’s studios, using the provided activities to spark new questions and ideas.
Set up and breakdown of activity materials and stations.
Provide a welcoming environment for guests of all ages that supports KID Museum’s inquiry-based pedagogy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

- - Must be 18 years of age or older.
  - Must pass a background check.
  - Must be vaccinated for COVID-19.
  - Must attend and complete all required training.
  - Volunteer a minimum of ~8 hours a month for a minimum of 6 months.
    - Sunday shifts are 9 AM – 1 PM or 12 PM – 4:15 PM at 3 Bethesda Metro Center in the heart of downtown Bethesda.
  - Experience or interest in working with children ages 4 to 14.
  - Comfortable working with large crowds and in loud spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

- - Ability to be flexible and self-sufficient in changing environments.
  - Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
    - Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public.
    - Fluency in Spanish and other non-English languages as a plus.

Apply below and someone from our Volunteer Engagement team will get back to you within two weeks.