Volunteer

Become a Museum Docent!

Do you love the Monterey Bay? Do you enjoy talking with new people? Combine both of your passions and become a docent for the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.

The Museum's spring docent training class kicks off on April 18th, and runs Thursday evenings until May 26th. You do not need to have a background in natural history to become a docent. During the class you will learn all about the animals and plants of the Monterey Bay, and will be provided with interpretive training. 

Fill out the application and background check found at the bottom of this page and send them to Allison Watson.

To register for this free class, to find out more information, and/or to turn in the forms, please contact Allison Watson, our Community Outreach Program Manager at (831) 648-5716 Ext. 20 or outreach@pgmuseum.org.

 

Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 5:15pm

Make a Difference, Volunteer!

     Your help is needed! The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is a small museum, and we depend on volunteers to help us continue to be a great community resource and fulfill our mission to inspire discovery, wonder, and stewardship of our natural world.

     There are many different volunteer positions available, with varying levels of commitment. If you do not see a position that suits you, please contact our Community Outreach Program Manager, to discuss alternative volunteer positions. 

Docents and Greeters
       Welcome guests and share your knowledge and love of the natural animals, flora, and geology that makethe Monterey Peninsula unique.

Gift Shop
       Come work in our cozy gift shop. Talk with guests and help keep our Museum admission free by keeping our giftshop open.

Monarch Docents
       Spend your time at the lovely Monarch Sanctuary in Pacific Grove talking with visitors from around the world about our special winter home for monarch butterflies.

Gardeners
       Our Native Plants Garden needs your care. Come help maintain it’s beauty as you learn about the native flora of the Central Coast.

Special Projects
       Help with Science Saturdays or other special events, exhibit design and maintenance, or other Museum projects

 

       Our goal is to provide a welcoming, safe environment for volunteers and visitors alike. Accordingly, each potential volunteer must fill out a volunteer application form and complete a background check. Please be assured that this information is completely and entirely confidential. The forms require your signature; you may return these forms by e-mail or mail. Please mail completed forms to:

Community Outreach Program Manager
PG Museum
165 Forest Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

Downloads: 
application/pdf iconVolunteer Application
application/pdf iconBackground Check Form

Internships at the Museum

     The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History  is always looking for dedicated interns. Internships require a a minimum of an 8 hour per week commitment. We offer hands-on positions working in our Education, Collections, Exhibitions, Development, and Marketing departments. If you do not see an internship that fits your interests listed below, please contact the Museum, as some opportunities are not listed on this website.

     If you are interested in applying for an internship at the Museum, send a cover letter and resume to Allison Watson, outreach@pgmuseum.org.

Downloads: 
application/pdf iconSummer Education Internships

Meet our Volunteer of the Month

     Bruce Cowan is our volunteer of the month for May. Bruce has been a dedicated volunteer in the Museum's Native Plants Garden since 1995. His background in Native Plant restoration makes him a wonderful addition to our staff and garden volunteers. Bruce shares his knowledge and true care for plants, and is happy to take new volunteers on walk-throughs of the work to be done to maintain the garden. Additionally, Bruce works hard to help make every wildflower show spectacular, not only by going out and collecting plants, but by giving multiple tours for visiting guests each day of the wildflower show. Bruce not only volunteers in our garden, but at many gardens around the city. We're lucky to have someone of his experience and skill volunteering in our garden, and we appreciate his efforts.

    As Volunteer of the Month, Bruce will receive a small gift from the Museum, as well as a featured article in our newsletter. When you see Bruce around town taking care of many different Pacific Grove Gardens, be sure to thank him and congratulate him for being our Volunteer of the Month.