VOLUNTEERING

Volunteers make MoChiMu happen! We are so honored that you would consider donating your time and talent to the Modesto Children’s Museum, furthering our mission to enrich the lives of all children by nurturing creativity, curiosity, and a love of lifelong learning.

We have two distinct ways that you can Volunteer at MoChiMu: our Teen Volunteer Program for individuals ages 13 - 17 and Quick-Impact & Special Event Volunteer Opportunities for adults. Learn more about each below!

TEEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Be the inspiration for the next generation!

The Who, What, Why, And How?

WHO WE NEED

  • MoChiMu’s Teen Volunteer Program invites individuals ages 13 - 17 who can commit to working at least 20 hours spread across a three-month-long commitment as part of a seasonal cohort group. Our weekend-focused opportunities offer regular, recurring schedules of 2 - 3 hour shifts on either a Saturday or Sunday. If you love being part of the “MoChiCrew,” opportunities to volunteer on an ongoing basis will follow!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Teen Volunteers are responsible for leading interactive, “a-ha” moment activities on the museum floor, providing our guests with exhibit interaction, specialty experiences, or live demonstrations. You don’t have to be an expert to volunteer — we’ll provide all the training and tools!

COHORT INFORMATION

SPRING 2026

Application open
January 5 - January 19

Group Interviews
for select applicants offered January 31, February 1, and February 2

Mandatory Orientation
February 10, 5:15 - 7:45 PM

Volunteering
February 14 - May 10
on Saturdays or Sundays

We look forward to receiving your application this winter!

HOW TO APPLY

Thank you for your interest in being a part of the Modesto Children’s Museum’s Teen Volunteer Program! Review the dates for our Spring Cohort above, and we look forward to receiving your application this winter!

PLEASE NOTE: We receive a large number of applications for our Teen Volunteer Program but can only accommodate a small group of volunteers during each semester-long cohort. As a result, our “hiring” process for the program is competitive (application, phone screen, interview, etc.) and not all applicants can or will be selected to participate. Therefore, you should not rely on the Teen Volunteer Program as a means to earn volunteer hours required for school or another program until officially selected as a participant.

Adult Volunteer Opportunities

Calling all grown-ups! Modesto Children’s Museum needs you! Though our Teen Volunteer Program keeps the museum’s exhibit spaces filled with creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning, we rely on a foundational team of adult Volunteers to help us in numerous ways across the organization:

  • Quick Impact Opportunities – For example, helping to staff activity booths at local festivals, special events, “pop-up” experiences, and more;

  • Special Skill Opportunities – For example, volunteering to help organize data, help with “grassroots” marketing, contributing through craftsmanship skills, distribution of print collateral, and other specialized activities;

  • Internship Opportunities – Earning college credit while gaining experience in fields like Education, Advancement, Marketing, Finance, Child Development, or Museum Operations

If you’re interested in joining our team of adult Volunteers, email us at education@mochimu.org!