Volunteer

Become a Museum Docent!

Do you love the Monterey Bay? Do you enjoy talking with new people? Combine both of your passions and become a docent for the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.

The Museum's spring docent training class kicks off on April 18th, and runs Thursday evenings until May 26th. You do not need to have a background in natural history to become a docent. During the class you will learn all about the animals and plants of the Monterey Bay, and will be provided with interpretive training. 

Fill out the application and background check found at the bottom of this page and send them to Allison Watson.

To register for this free class, to find out more information, and/or to turn in the forms, please contact Allison Watson, our Community Outreach Program Manager at (831) 648-5716 Ext. 20 or outreach@pgmuseum.org.

 

Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 5:15pm

Make a Difference, Volunteer!

     Your help is needed! The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is a small museum, and we depend on volunteers to help us continue to be a great community resource and fulfill our mission to inspire discovery, wonder, and stewardship of our natural world.

     There are many different volunteer positions available, with varying levels of commitment. If you do not see a position that suits you, please contact our Community Outreach Program Manager, to discuss alternative volunteer positions. 

Docents and Greeters
       Welcome guests and share your knowledge and love of the natural animals, flora, and geology that makethe Monterey Peninsula unique.

Gift Shop
       Come work in our cozy gift shop. Talk with guests and help keep our Museum admission free by keeping our giftshop open.

Monarch Docents
       Spend your time at the lovely Monarch Sanctuary in Pacific Grove talking with visitors from around the world about our special winter home for monarch butterflies.

Gardeners
       Our Native Plants Garden needs your care. Come help maintain it’s beauty as you learn about the native flora of the Central Coast.

Special Projects
       Help with Science Saturdays or other special events, exhibit design and maintenance, or other Museum projects

 

       Our goal is to provide a welcoming, safe environment for volunteers and visitors alike. Accordingly, each potential volunteer must fill out a volunteer application form and complete a background check. Please be assured that this information is completely and entirely confidential. The forms require your signature; you may return these forms by e-mail or mail. Please mail completed forms to:

Community Outreach Program Manager
PG Museum
165 Forest Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

Downloads: 
application/pdf iconVolunteer Application
application/pdf iconBackground Check Form

Internships at the Museum

     The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History  is always looking for dedicated interns. Internships require a a minimum of an 8 hour per week commitment. We offer hands-on positions working in our Education, Collections, Exhibitions, Development, and Marketing departments. If you do not see an internship that fits your interests listed below, please contact the Museum, as some opportunities are not listed on this website.

     If you are interested in applying for an internship at the Museum, send a cover letter and resume to Allison Watson, outreach@pgmuseum.org.

Downloads: 
application/pdf iconSummer Education Internships

Meet our Volunteer of the Month

      Lori Rolander is our Volunteer of the Month for April. Lori volunteers for the Museum in a variety of positions. She brings her warm personality and great smile to the many events she volunteers for, including Science Saturdays. She's very versatile, and is always willing to help wherever she is needed, whether that be as a greeter, helping young kids put together crafts, or cutting out more materials. Lori also helps with special projects for the Museum, from compiling mailings, to being our editor-in-chief for Museum materials. All the staff at the Museum are thankful for Lori's expert eye, as we send her proofs of exhibition signs, promotional materials, and newsletters. She catches our mistakes, and helps the Museum present a professional image, and with our expanding presence in the community, we are truly grateful for this.
As Volunteer of the Month, Lori will receive a small gift from the Museum, as well as a featured article in our volunteer newsletter. The staff at the PG Museum would like to recognize Lori for all she does for the Museum, and the volunteer projects she takes on, often from home. When you see Lori, be sure to thank her for proofing our newsletters, and congratulate her for being our Volunteer of the Month.