Volunteer

The A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village volunteers come from a variety of sources, including senior citizens, retired professionals, service organizations, business partnerships, and youth community service organizations through the schools, to mention a few. Volunteer opportunities can include clerical work, gardening, class or workshop teaching and assisting, daily museum maintenance, and preparing outreach class supplies. If a person has other special talents or skills they wish to share, volunteer positions can be created to suit the needs of both the museum and the volunteer.

As a Volunteer

- You are the most important person to our visitors.
- You are a friendly face.
- You share your knowledge about the museum and the exhibits.
- You help keep the museum inviting and tidy.
- You make the classes and activities fun and exciting.

While you're here - you're representing us. We want to do all we can to ensure that you are a happy and successful volunteer. So ask questions, make suggestions and above all - have fun!

Internships & Volunteer Opportunities

High School Internship

Earn academic credit while you learn! Opportunities are available in preschool, elementary and middle school education, garden and grounds, program scheduling, and exhibit construction. See your high school career counselor for details.

College Internship

Museum internships are one semester in length with 10 to 15 hours of work per week. The intern will concentrate on one area of study and produce a usable product at the completion of the semester. Areas of study may include education, exhibit development and design, and marketing The student will also learn about a variety of careers available in a museum. A staff member will supervise the intern. Interns must be able to work independently. All internships are unpaid.

Camp Counselor

Assist the teacher with camp activates including set up, clean up and working with campers. Camps are one week long generally run three hours per day. They begin the week of June 23 and end the week of August 22.

Village Volunteer

Put your bright and cheerful disposition to good use! Village volunteers are needed to assist visitors, explain exhibits, and help with birthday parties.

Science Fridays

Explain science to children with hands-on activities, Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Special Events Volunteer

Help during the special events for the Village:
Garden Tour (May 30 & 31), World Beat (June 28 & 28), Salem Art Fair (July 18,19 & 20), Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Merriment (Oct 18), Fun Run (Oct 18) and Family Fun New Years Eve (Dec 31).

For more information, please contact:

Volunteer Coordinator
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
Salem, Oregon 97301-3437

Phone: 503-371-3631
Email: volunteers@acgilbert.org