Opportunities
The East End Seaport Museum loves its volunteers! Whether you are a student looking to build your resume or a member of the community, as a team member you can work for as many or as few hours as you like. Volunteers gain exposure to the workings of a dynamic maritime museum while completing projects tailored to their interests. Volunteers keep maritime heritage alive.
All volunteer positions can be offered as internships. Students seeking to complete an internship at the East End Seaport Museum must be able to receive credit for their experience and provide a proposal outlining their learning goals.
Docents & Tour Guides
Enjoy our Maritime history? Do you like meeting new people? Join our docents! Docents are our ambassadors, greeting visitors and answering questions at the Museum. Training provided. Flexible during summer months. You choose four or seven-hour shifts. Summers between10:30am and 5pm.
Education Committee
If you like learning new things and sharing with others, this is the volunteer role for you. Plan and implement fun and educational programs for children and adults. Be a presenter or be a helper during the programs. We value your experience and input. Come to our next Committee meeting.
Duties
Assists with distribution of materials advertising program
Participates during each “class” as leader or aide
Physically prepares locale for individual “class” with set up and cleanup.
“Hands on” assistance is expected.