Volunteer at idea Museum!
Want to make a difference in the community by helping to develop and expand a child’s knowledge and appreciation of art and STEM concepts? idea Museum is looking for volunteer support for summer activities.
Volunteer Opportunities
All summer volunteer opportunities have closed.
If you are interested in volunteering at idea Museum, please reach out to Jarrad.Bittner@MesaAZ.gov.
PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT
A Programming Assistant supports the Museum’s education team by helping deliver hands-on, child-centered learning experiences. Volunteers assist with both scheduled and drop-in programs, including helping set up and clean up materials, greeting families, and supporting children’s engagement during activities. Volunteers work in key program areas such as the ArtVille Classroom, Lab or Studio. Learn more.
GALLERY ASSISTANT
A Gallery Assistant supports guest experience and gallery operations by engaging with Museum visitors, maintaining clean and organized exhibit areas, and providing helpful information. Volunteers model playful learning, help ensure guest safety, and serve as friendly ambassadors for the Museum. Learn more.
SUPPLY PREP ASSISTANT
A Supply Prep Assistant works behind the scenes to support Museum programming by preparing, organizing, and assembling materials for exhibits, classes, and events. This role is vital to ensuring smooth and efficient program delivery and includes a variety of hands-on tasks such as sorting, cutting, bundling, and restocking supplies. Learn more.
Volunteer Benefits
- A firsthand look at our exhibitions before they open
- Invitations to annual recognition events
- New friends
- Professional experience and references
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Current Volunteer? Update your service hours here.
If you are interested in volunteering at idea Museum, please reach out to Jarrad.Bittner@MesaAZ.gov.
MEET JOE CORSARO
A retired police officer, Joe Corsaro has been volunteering here at the museum for well over five years. In addition to serving as a regular volunteer, Joe is also a current member of the museum’s daVinci Society. He says giving back to the City of Mesa is important to him.
“I chose the idea Museum because my wife and I used to bring our grandchildren here. It makes me feel like a child again. I enjoy seeing the children playing and interacting with their families. Time spent with your children is the best time you’ll ever spend in your whole life.”
MEET JUDY WOOD
Judy is one of the museum’s fabulous volunteers. She’s provided great service in several areas of the museum – and it’s always with a smile.
As a volunteer, she’s painted murals, offered art and craft assistance at member events, taken photographs to share on social media and assisted with museum VIP tours and much more.
“The people I’ve met here treat me like family. I have a big family, but it’s kind of nice to know there are other people in the community that care about you and I really feel that here. ”
MEET DAWN GILES
Dawn is a former past chair and current honorary board member of the idea Museum Foundation nonprofit 501(c)3 organization for the Museum. She is also a volunteer museum ambassador, da Vinci Society donor, and member. She became involved with the museum after being invited on a VIP tour and seeing an opportunity to make a difference in supporting early learning efforts to prepare children in the community for school.
“I also share, with a lot a people, a deep concern for early childhood education in our city. It’s happening every day here. That’s what it’s all about here. And so to give more opportunities to give more early childhood education experiences to happen is worth spending my time on.”