Opportunities for Volunteer Service

MOTAL relies on volunteers for its primary means of support. Strong volunteer partnerships in the areas described below are essential for MOTAL’s success. MOTAL offers volunteer opportunities for both teens and adults

Docent Program

Volunteer teachers serve as docents to provide group learning experiences, such as museum tours, demonstrations, or special instruction. For more information, please download our flyer and application.

Our junior docents are students, usually high school juniors and older, who do their work as Service Learning projects for credit at their schools. Learn More...

MOTAL Advisory Committee

Committee members are highly involved in planning and participating in the various functions of the museum. From fundraising to attending exhibits and “fun-raising,” they are an active group. Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month. For more information, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Exhibit Committee

Committee members set the course for each special exhibit and see that it is designed, is fabricated, and provides an interactive learning experience to understand an aspect of how people learn. For more information, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Program

We welcome volunteers to help with administrative and clerical work, graphic design, writing and editing, and curatorial responsibilities related to collections and exhibits. For more information, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Special Support for Events

Use your skills in setting up event schedules and environments, and running efficient and enjoyable events. For example, donate items to our White Elephant Sale, or set up tables, unpack and organize items, price items, help customers, or clean up and take leftover items to Goodwill. Please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Public Relations

Volunteers are at the heart of spreading the word about the good things that MOTAL does. People with good communication skills in speaking and writing are able to make an important difference for MOTAL as it grows. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .