Volunteer

• Individuals, school groups, and community organizations.

• All volunteers must go through an application process. 

• All those looking to give back, help out and play! 

Volunteering opportunities require different levels of time commitment including long term, short-term, special events, and group day service projects. 

• Long Term volunteers must commit to a minimum of 50 hours (2-3 hours a week for 4-6 months)

• Special Event and Group Service Project opportunities are often offered on a single day and are based on availability. 

While exact application processes may differ depending on volunteer duty, generally volunteer applicants complete: 

• An application form

• Interview

• Provide one to two references

• Some volunteer roles may require a criminal background check for volunteers 18+. Special event volunteers may not require a background check. 

• Orientation and trainings specific to volunteer duty

• Become a significant part of the Museum & Theatre community. Volunteers can contribute in multiple roles and join a broad network of passionate individuals committed to play and learning.

• Teen volunteers gain important job skills such as how to complete an application process, manage time, and navigate professional relationships.  

• All volunteers will gain access to training in on-the-job skills that can include multidisciplinary education, visitor services, theatre tech, and non-profit organization. 

• Other perks can include memberships, admission passes and theatre tickets!

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as an Education Program Volunteer with the Children’s MUseum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)!

Position Purpose

Travel with Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) educators to support engaging and educational programming at camps, daycares, and libraries in southern Maine! 

CMTM education staff travels to over 40 sites setting the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play. We offer dynamic programming to ages 2-12 in the following subjects:

• Ocean Ecology, featuring a 45-foot inflatable humpback whale

• Meet the Turtles, featuring a live ambassador turtle

• Earth Rocks, featuring the CMTM rock collection

• Marshmallows Science Experiment, featuring an exploration with air pressure and marshmallow taste testing!

• Dinosaurs, featuring a faux dinosaur dig

• Meet the Worms, featuring our composting worm bin 

Volunteers will get to see and be an important part of outreach programming. This experience is valuable for those interested in learning more about informal education, working with kids, and/or STEM education. It would also serve those with education experience looking for a chance to educate in a unique environment. 

When an outreach is scheduled, volunteers will be asked if they would be available. If available they will be scheduled to carpool with the CMTM educator or meet the educator at the outreach. During the outreach, volunteers will assist with prep, supporting the program, and clean up. 

This volunteer opportunity can be a great chance for a parent or caregiver to volunteer with a child. 

About The Position

• Assist education staff in setting up programs at selected destination 

• Greet children participants as they arrive

• Engage in outreach programming by passing out materials and artifacts 

• Help support inflating, staking, and deflating a 45-foot inflatable whale (on applicable outreaches)

• Monitor a live turtle (on applicable outreaches)

• Take photos when allowed by group permissions

• Pass out teacher surveys 

• Assist education staff in cleanup 

Position Requirements

• Minimum age requirement 18 for the primary volunteer. Volunteers between the ages of 8-18 may volunteer if accompanied by an adult caregiver (an adult and child could volunteer together).

• Reliable transportation to get to CMTM or the host site destination

• Follow Museum & Theatre COVID safety guidelines

• Engage respectfully with people of all ages and abilities in a fast paced environment

• Passion for working with children

• Strong communication skills 

• The ability to observe and take initiative to support exploration and curiosity

• Background check required 

Time Committment

• Volunteers can sign up for one or more outreaches per week.

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays generally 9-11 (as outreaches are scheduled). Volunteers can sign up for shifts as they are available.

• 1 or 2 Saturday shifts needed for festival programming (including Saturday, August 10th) 

• Training and onboarding: 2 hours 

Working Conditions

• Comfortable standing for 2 hours at a time

• Ability to lift 30 lbs

• Seating may be available next to children, but not always guaranteed

Benefits

• Receive 2 person membership after 25 hours of service volunteers

• Receive 4 museum and 4 theatre tickets annually 

• Ongoing training opportunities

• Free parking while volunteering at CMTM

How To Apply

If interested, please fill out the volunteer application.  

Please email all applications or questions to volunteer@kitetails.org. 

Position Open Until Filled. 

Position Purpose 

Support and engage creative art making, tinkering, and engineering in the MakerSpace. 

In the MakerSpace, visitors make different art and engineering projects. We offer a variety of projects including woodworking and puppet making. Visitors design, test, and share their experiences. MakerSpace volunteers guide visitors in creation and teach tool safety. Volunteers work with MakerSpace staff.

Position Summary 

• Greet visitors in the MakerSpace

• Support and guide visitors as needed with assistance from Museum & Theatre staff 

• Monitor visitor safety

• Teach tool and art exploration as comfort and training allow

• Learn language to support exploration and curiosity

• Assist with setup and cleanup

• Prep materials and supplies 

Position Requirements 

• Minimum age requirement 16

• Follow Museum & Theatre COVID safety guidelines

• Engage respectfully with people of all ages and abilities in a fast paced environment

• Passion for creativity

• Passion for working with children

• Strong communication skills 

• The ability to observe and take initiative to support exploration and curiosity

• Background check required 

Time Commitment 

• Monday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday between 9-11 or 1-3

• Regular scheduled hours: minimum 1.5 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months

• Training and onboarding: 4 hours 

Working Conditions 

• Masks must be worn during required sessions 

• Comfortable helping in noisy environments (ear protection will be provided if needed)

• Seating may be available next to visitors, but not always guaranteed

Benefits

• Receive 2 person membership after 25 hours of service volunteers

• Receive 4 museum and 4 theatre tickets annually 

• Ongoing training opportunities

• Free Parking 

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to accommodate the employee’s needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies, accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility

If interested, please fill out the volunteer application.  

Please email all applications or questions to volunteer@kitetails.org. 

Position Purpose 

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is home to STEM and Arts & Culture exhibits that help children learn through play. As an Exhibits Volunteer, you will learn how these exhibits operate. Volunteers will clean and maintain our exhibits by dusting, wiping surfaces, vacuuming and painting. Volunteers will also care for our props, including washing and laundry.  Depending on experience and interest, volunteers may also help with elements of in-house exhibit and prop fabrication including painting, finishing and light carpentry assistance.

Position Summary 

• Learn about museum exhibit care

• Support exhibit staff in routine cleaning and maintenance with the following

• Vacuuming

• Wiping down surfaces

• Dusting

• Disinfecting exhibit props

Position Requirements 

Required skills:

• Must be at least 16 years old

• Background check required for anyone 18 years old or older

• Follow Museum & Theatre COVID safety guidelines

• Engage respectfully with everyone

• Strong communication skills 

• Can follow exact instructions 

• The ability to work with a team or independently

Preferred skills (one or more of the following) : 

• Some Experience cleaning

• Some experience using cleaning solutions

• Ability to use a ladder

Time Commitment 

• Monday or Tuesday between 1pm and 4pm

• Minimum 2-3 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months

• Training and onboarding: 4 hours 

Working Conditions 

• Masks must be worn during required sessions

• Comfortable working in noisy environments (ear protection will be provided if needed)

• Bending and kneeling may be required

• Will handle toxic chemicals

Benefits

• Receive 2 person membership after 25 hours of service volunteers

• Receive 4 museum and 4 theatre tickets annually 

• Ongoing training opportunities

• Free Parking 

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to accommodate the employee’s needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies, accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility

Position Purpose 

The Building and Grounds volunteers help with cleaning and caring for the exhibits and grounds. 

Position Summary 

Volunteers can help in both areas.

Exhibits: 

• Cleaning inside the building and exhibits 

• Cleaning and polishing stainless steel

• Sweeping and mopping floors with specialized lightweight equipment

• Vacuuming and dusting vents  

• Assisting with any facilities and exhibits projects

Grounds: 

• Gardening and weeding

• Mulching

• Raking

• Sweeping 

• Assisting with any grounds projects

Position Requirements 

• Minimum age 18 

• No experience is necessary

• Interest in mechanics, horticulture or building systems

• Follow Museum and Theatre safety guidelines 

Time Commitment 

• 4 hours on Tuesdays anytime from 9am to 4pm 

• Volunteers can help for one day 

Working Conditions 

• Can bend, stoop, and kneel 

• Can lift 10lbs

• Will use cleaning products 

• Loud and busy environment 

Benefits 

• Learn building maintenance 

• Connect with the community 

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to accommodate the employee’s needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies, accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility

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