Volunteers help us collect and pass out items to people in need. They also help out with fundraising events and spreading awareness in the community.
There are event and general volunteering opportunities.
Have a flair for design or an artistic streak? Put it to use; join the Exhibits group and help conceive and erect special displays and exhibits. This team of creative persons continuously garners high praise from the public for its outstanding work. It meets Wednesdays during the year, but every day during exhibit change-over.
The Museum sends the Museum Memo, a quarterly newsletter (4 times a year) to its members, other museums and professional organizations. The Museum invites anyone with writing ability and editorial expertise to help it prepare the newsletter for publication and mailing.
Former teachers, aspiring teachers and others combine to design and present programs for elementary and middle school students using the Museum’s exhibits and artifacts to present American history in an entertaining and engaging way. The Museum’s educational activities attract schools from throughout the metropolitan area. But, don’t let the term “teacher” scare you; anyone interested…
Volunteer help is needed to manage office computers and software, web upkeep, graphic design, social media management. Also looking for help in poster distribution. Variable day time hours.
Volunteers needed to assist in data entry, filing and general office work. Time and commitment varied but daytime hours only.
Volunteers needed to assist board members with special events such as sponsor receptions and special fundraising events. On call on an as-needed basis.
Volunteers needed to assist our Building Maintenance personnel. General handyman, cleaning and upkeep of the theater. Needed one or two days a week. Daytime hours.
Assistance with hand delivering marketing materials — including posters, brochures and postcards — is a crucial part of what makes DCWS such a presence in the metro Detroit area.