Volunteers Make the Difference!
Volunteers play a vital role in the operation of the National World War I Museum. The Museum relies on the dedication and commitment of more than 150 volunteers each year. 
Volunteers contribute many hours of service, sharing their knowledge, skills and talents throughout the Museum. We accept volunteers age 16 and up who are interested in working at least 8 hours per month. Schedules are flexible. Volunteer shifts are generally 3 to 4 hours long (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 1 to 5 p.m.), and the Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday.
All volunteers must complete a basic orientation and on the job training. Specialized areas will require additional training.
Volunteer Benefits:
• 20% Discount in Museum Store and 25% Discount in Over There Café
• Invitations to special exhibits and events
• Free family membership after 100 hours of service
• Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and other volunteer events
The National World War I Museum offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Every effort will be made to place a volunteer in the desired area, but keep in mind that sometimes we need volunteers more in some areas than in others.
Visitor Services
Greeters
Volunteers who welcome and orient visitors to the Museum’s layout and resources.
Museum Gallery Attendants
Volunteers who monitor the main exhibits of the Museum providing additional information to visitors.
Museum Store/Ticketing Assistants
Volunteers who assist in the operation of Ticketing and the Museum Store.
Tower Operator
Volunteer who operates the elevator in the Liberty Memorial Tower and controls access to the Observation Deck.
Cafe Assistants
Volunteers who assist in the operation of the Over There Café.
Curatorial Volunteers
Research Center Attendants
Volunteers who assist the Museum’s curatorial staff and are stationed as the library attendant onsite in the Research Center. They assist with administrative duties in the Research Center as directed by staff, process queries from patrons in person, by phone, letter, or e-mail that utilizes our collections.
Education Volunteers
Volunteers in the Education Department
Volunteers come under the direct supervision of the Education Program Coordinator and assist in conducting highly specialized educational programming. 
These programs may involve students/patrons ranging from upper elementary, to college, or to corporate participants.
Interns
These persons are volunteers seeking college degrees using the Museum as their educational venue. Click here for more information on internships.
Administrative Volunteers
Office Volunteers
Volunteers who assist in various office areas and in office functions as needed. They should have a working knowledge of Museum operations and feel comfortable operating a phone switch board.
Special Events Volunteers
Volunteers who will be assigned on an “as needed basis” by the Events Manager for a wide variety of scheduled events and activities. These may be beyond the scope of normal museum hours of operation.
Marketing Volunteers
Volunteers who assist the Marketing Department in conducting patron surveys, special promotions and outreach and other special projects as needed.
Development Volunteers
These volunteers assist the Development Department in selling memberships, Walk of Honor bricks and other Development initiatives. They are needed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Security Volunteers
Volunteers who assist in the security department to watch cameras, handle administrative tasks, and assist in first aid calls.
Click here for frequently asked questions about the volunteer program.
Join Us!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact us at (816) 784-1917 or click here to download a volunteer application.