Volunteer Opportunities

Do you love working with people?  Are you outgoing? Have an interest in history and culture? Be a part of the fun at the Museum! Learing more about volunteering. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator Joyce Makinen at 616.929.1753 or jmakinen@grmuseum.org. 

We are now recruiting volunteers for Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, as well as a volunteer for our reading program. Reading program volunteers read stories related to museum exhibits, the reading is accompanied by the Wurlitzer Organ. Contact Joyce for details at 616.929.1737.
There are many ways you can contribute:

  • Guide/Docent – provide school group programs/ tours designed to meet Michigan State Educational Guidelines and adult guided tours, based on the museum’s permanent exhibits.  
  • Event Specialist – assisting customers in a variety of ways at special events, greeting, directing, providing information.
  • Exhibit Interpreter – enhance customer experience by providing insight that makes the museum come alive.

Learn more about these opportunities by completing this form or calling 616.456.3977.
Join the crew and become part of a very important team.  Our volunteers receive free Museum and planetarium admission, cafe and gift shop discounts, access to our special volunteer lounge, and more!