Teen Volunteers

Potential teen volunteers are encouraged to seek out opportunities volunteering in our Crown Family Playlab. 

The Crown Family PlayLab starts with a child's innate curiosity, adds real artifacts and specimens, and encourages young explorers to discover the wonders of nature and learn about diverse cultures.  Volunteers will help children ages 2-6 in the PlayLab discover the wonders of nature, connect to other cultures, and learn to think like a scientist.  Assignments include greeting and checking-in visitors at the reception desk; supervising and interacting with children; and answering questions and assisting vistiors.

Responsibilities include: Interacting with young learners in an educational setting, leading programs for families, facilitating art activities, staffing various environments within the space, facilitating drop-in programming using the hands-on items within the environment, and assisting with space and artifact/specimen up-keep and general operating procedures.  During work hours, volunteers will be standing, bending down, and sitting on the floor and on small chairs for extended periods of time.

Candidates should be outgoing, articulate, have the ability to think quickly on their feet and enjoy learning about the world around them.  Volunteers are asked to commit to two weekend days per month.  Available shifts are 8:30am - 1:30pm or 11:30am-4:30pm.  Click here to register interest or call (312) 665-7307. 

Please visit our Research, Scholarships and Grants page to learn about other opportunities for students to learn and work with Field Museum Scientists.   You can also get involved with The Museum through our Internship Program, click here to view internship opportunites and apply now!