About - Volunteer Opportunities - Peoria Riverfront Museum

About - Volunteer Opportunities - Peoria Riverfront Museum
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Volunteer Opportunities
We love our volunteers! From engaging guests in the 3D Studio to working behind the scenes processing memberships, and from copy-editing our exhibition panels to helping out in the museum store, volunteers bring their diverse backgrounds and passions to spark learning, build confidence, and help our visitors unleash their full talent and genius.
One-Time Volunteer Opportunities
If you are looking for one-time volunteer opportunities, you can sign up for a shift at a museum special event via the links shared below. Special event volunteers may get to help with greeting, gallery attending, facilitating hands-on activities, distributing tickets for films or planetarium shows, and more!
Current Volunteer Needs
Volunteer Docent
Do you love sharing knowledge and sparking curiosity? Become a Docent at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and help inspire visitors of all ages through engaging, educational experiences.
Learn more about being a Volunteer Docent
HERE
To apply, contact
Shelmick@peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
with a letter of interest and/or your resume.
Interplanetary 5K 2026 Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to help this fun family event run smoothly. You can help with packet pick up, awards, water distribution, or even celebrating with runners at the finish line.
Learn more about being an Interplanetary 5K volunteer
HERE
Coming Soon
4th of July Celebration | July 4th, 2026
More details to come!
Recurring Volunteer Opportunities
If you are looking for recurring volunteer assignments, or want a way to contribute to the museum on a regular basis, consider officially joining our volunteer program. Recurring volunteers become a regular part of the museum team. With training from staff, these volunteers may get to engage guests in the 3D Studio, work behind the scenes to support our membership team, interact with students on field trips, help our visitor services team in the museum store, and more!
Ready to Get Involved?
The first step to joining the volunteer program at the Peoria Riverfront Museum is to sign up for a volunteer interest meeting. This meeting serves as your museum orientation: you will learn about the museum’s policies and procedures, get an overview of the various volunteer roles available to you, learn how to sign up for volunteer shifts, and get a tour of our facility. Interest meetings are scheduled once a month on a Saturday morning.
Following the volunteer interest meeting, a background check will be conducted for anyone 18 and older to ensure the safety of our staff and volunteers, our guests, and the objects and artifacts in our care. Once cleared, you will be added to our volunteer mailing list, and will get weekly emails with opportunities to sign up for volunteer shifts at the museum.
Email Everley Davis
for more information on how to volunteer with the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Volunteer Benefits
Volunteering at the Peoria Riverfront Museum offers many benefits, including:
Opportunities for behind the scenes experiences and interactions with museum curators and education staff.
Broaden your social circle by making connections with fellow volunteers, museum staff, and our guests.
Gain professional skills -- like public speaking, program development, data management, or even artefact preservation -- that can help you reach your career goals.
Increase scientific, historical, and cultural literacy and awareness in the local community.
Enjoy discounts at the museum store and concessions, including free popcorn and sodas during your volunteer shifts.
Free museum admission for volunteers anytime, plus two free guest passes for every 25 hours of recorded service.