Volunteer

Thank you for considering volunteering at The Bakken Museum.  The museum inspires discovery and creativity in thousands of people each year.  This could not be done without the support of numerous volunteers who generously provide their time and resources.

The Bakken offers volunteer opportunities for people of all ages, with or without a science background.  The museum provides flexible scheduling (days, evenings, weekends), a friendly staff and an excellent working environment.

Volunteer Benefits

• One complimentary Bakken Museum individual membership including  free museum admission.*
• Free or reduced price general admission to nearly 300 participating Association of Science-Technology Center (ASTC) Travel Passport program participants in the U.S. and abroad.**
• Invitation to a Behind-the-Scenes tour.
• Invitations and free admission for you and a guest to special events such as Bakken Evening Out, 10 Best Days of The Bakken, exhibit openings and more.
• Discounts on kids’ educational programs (Inventors’ Club, LEGO Robotics Team, Summer Science Day Camp).
• Discounts on purchases in the Museum Store.
• Free subscription to quarterly Bakken Current newsletter and monthly Bakken Electric e-newsletter.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Special Event Assistant - Assist in the set-up and coordination of activities in the Super Science Saturday Lab, at monthly Bakken Evening Out events and 10 Best Days of The Bakken festival.
• Museum Tour Guide - Provide guided tours of the museum’s exhibits for students, families and adult groups.
• Invention Programs Mentor - Mentor students as they dream up and create their own inventions in The Bakken’s workshop.
• Gallery Specialist - Engage visitors in exploring the museum’s hands-on exhibits by providing historical perspectives and demonstrating activities designed to enhance the experience.

For a complete listing of volunteer opportunities at The Bakken Museum, click here and log in or register, select the ´Search´ tab at the top of the page and then enter ´The Bakken Museum´ in the ´Find a Place to Volunteer´ field.

Volunteer application

*Volunteers must meet commitment requirements to receive and maintain membership status.
**Admission subject to ASTC Travel Passport program guidelines.