Make a Difference at the CDM!
“You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful
place in the world… but it requires people to make the dream a reality.”
Walt Disney
Every day volunteers at the Children’s Discovery Museum help make our mission come alive as they “inspire the love of learning through the power of play” with all of our visitors. Volunteers at CDM make a difference in every area of the museum, from Exhibit Team Members whose work is play or Education and Programming Volunteers who help the education staff lead innovative programs with thousands of local school children. Everyone plays an important part in making the museum the most wonderful place in our community!
Volunteer Program Information
All of our volunteers attend an orientation and if over 18 complete a
background check, BEFORE they begin work in the museum. If you are 18
or older, please bring your driver’s license and social security numbers
with you to the orientation.
If you drive to the orientation, please park in the Amtrak lot to the
south of the building.
At the orientation you will receive a volunteer
newsletter with upcoming events and needs, and instructions for
volunteering.
Orientation Dates:
All volunteers are required to attend orientation (lasts approximately
90 minutes).
| Thursday, February 9 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Friday, February 10 | 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, February 16 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, March 1 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, March 22 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Friday, March 23 | 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, April 5 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, April 12 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Friday, April 13 | 10 a.m. |
Please contact us at cdmvolunteers@normal.org to sign up for an orientation.
Summer Youth Volunteer Program
The CDM is looking for energetic and outgoing teens,
ages 13-17, for our Summer Youth Volunteer program. Youth will spend
their summer break as day camp counselors, exhibit team members, leading
free floor programming, helping with special events and making new
friends! Summer Volunteers “work” three hours per week with the museum.
Participants are required to attend a 90 minute training/orientation
session on one of the following dates:
| Thursday, June 7 | 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. |
| Friday, June 8 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Monday, June 11 | 9:30 a.m. |
Internship Opportunities
The Children’s Discovery Museum has many
opportunities for college internships. Students can gain invaluable
experience in various departments and fields ranging from education and
visitors services to exhibits and public relations. We are happy to work with
you to create a unique internship experience that is beneficial for both
you and the museum.
Potential Interns should fill out the Intern Application
and return
completed application with a cover letter and resume to the museum.
Staff will then contact you for an interview.
Shelly Hanover, Visitor Services & Volunteer Coordinator
cdmvolunteers@normal.org or 309-433-3453.
