The DoSeum

Become Member

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at The DoSeum!!

On-boarding process is as follows (PLEASE NOTE, THE DOSEUM DOES NOT ACCEPT COURT MANDATED COMMUNITY SERVICE)

One-Time/Episodic* Service Volunteers can sign up for the following:

Free Family Night: First Tuesday of every month
Materials Prep (as needed)
Special Events (as needed)
Precious Plastics (as needed)
DoSeum Store Greeter

*Episodic Volunteers are volunteers who would volunteer 2-3 times in a year period
Please sign up at least one week in advance in order to receive paperwork and approve. Be sure to check your email for these forms.

To become a General Volunteer at The DoSeum, please:

Select the MEMBER button.

Complete and submit your application online (PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE A PARENT SUBMITTING FOR YOUR CHILD, CREATE THE ACCOUNT UNDER THEIR NAME AND EMAIL)
Complete required forms (these will be emailed after submission of application)
1. Authorization Background Check Form (18+)
2. Criminal History Minor Waiver Form (11- 17)
3. Confidentiality Agreement Form (All volunteers)
4. Volunteer Agreement Form (application)
Complete an interview with the Volunteer Services Coordinator
Attend required New Volunteer Orientation

*Steps 1-3 must be completed prior to acceptance into volunteer program and attending Orientation

*New Volunteer Orientations are held on the third Saturday of each month

*If you are the point of contact for a group/organization, please contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator directly for more information and group onboarding requirements. Please don’t fill out an application.

Questions? Feel free to contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator.

Hours of Operation:
Fall/Spring Hours
Begin August 13th
Monday -Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Member Only Hour 11:00 a.m- 12:00 p.m.)

The DoSeum will be closed on the following dates:
Monday, February 4th, 2019
Thursday, March 21, 2019

Monday, May 6, 2019

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Friday, November 1, 2019
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

About

Description	The DoSeum The DoSeum, formerly known as the San Antonio Children’s Museum, opened on June 6, 2015 and became a place where children are inspired to use their inner creativity and curiosity to learn through play. We are a museum where kids, birth to 10 are encouraged to discover, learn, explore, and create. Our Mission- Through joyful learning and discovery, The DoSeum grows minds, connects families, and transforms communities. Our Vision-As a premier educational resource, we develop innovative thinkers capable of meeting the challenges of the 21st Century. We believe that all of San Antonio's children deserve access to the best educational resources. Volunteer Program Goal- To recruit, train and retain a regular pool of volunteers that represent the San Antonio community, are eager to share their skills and passion with children, and are committed to helping us achieve our mission and vision. Do you love working with children and families? Do you want to make a difference in our community? Do you want to engage in joyful learning? Do you want to find your inner child? If so, then play it forward at The DoSeum! BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING Create rewarding opportunities to help children to learn through play Share your unique talents and develop new skills Explore career options in the museum industry and expand your personal and professional network Earn academic credit and/or community service hours Receive 10% discount at The DoSeum Store and Café *PLEASE NOTE, THE DOSEUM DOES NOT ACCEPT COURT MANDATED COMMUNITY SERVICE*
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