ARE YOU A FUN LOVING INDIVIDUAL LOOKING TO SPEND QUALITY TIME FOR A GREAT CAUSE?

Volunteers are needed to provide support to the many programs and services of the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert.  The Museum is currently looking for adult volunteers for the following areas and events:

• Museum Lobby Admissions Support
• Field Trip Support
• Museum Gift Store Retail Support
• Early Childhood program support
• Gallery Docent Support
• Home Tour Docents
• Duck Pluck Event & Committee Volunteers
• Camp program support

We are looking for adults and teens interested in volunteering for the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. Our mission is to invest time into and support the children and families of the Coachella Valley to promote intellectual curiosity and self expression through inventive and interactive exhibits and programs that will leave an impact.

Local teens, ages 12-18, work hand-in-hand with the Museum staff in programs, free outreach programs, and Museum operations.  In addition to the daily support local teens like you can give, we are looking for local teens concerned about the environment and would like to help develop a recycling, educational project at the Museum.

Upcoming Training Dates: Adult

• Thursday, July 9th at 10 am
• Friday, August 7th at 10 am

All volunteers must:

1. Complete a volunteer application
2. Provide references and background information
3. Participate in an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator
4. Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Museum
5. Successfully complete the orientation and training process 

Teen Advisory Council (T.A.C.)
A member of the T.A.C. receives orientation and training, volunteers at least two times a month and attends one meeting per month; participating in the growth and progress of all teen programs and museum events and opportunities. T.A.C. consists of four officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary-and several assistant coordinators. Teens must have a minimum of six (6) months of volunteer experience and an excellent rapport to apply. All T.A.C. members are required to participate in the annual volunteer recognition event,overnight retreats and empowerment course training(s).

Group/Club Special Project Volunteers
Schools or clubs who have community service as a part of their mission, may request a presentation from the CDMOD and placement by the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteer assignment and hours will be coordinated to include a specific or annual event throughout the year. Includes: Key Clubs,Leadership and Educational groups, Religious organizations, Teen Advancement programs and more! Your Club or Group is needed today!

Summer Teen Jr. Volunteers
This popular team of fun and responsible volunteers work together throughout the Summer Discovery Camp program.Teens work directly with children and camp counselors creating activities and fun for all camp children.The Summer Teen Program is a popular program with a limited number of teens accepted for this year's program. Apply early and see why voluntering at the Museum is one of the best teen opportunities in the Desert!