Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

            The Chippewa Valley Museum has special events and programs throughout the year, and we rely on volunteers to make these happen. Upcoming opportunities include the following:

Folk Arts Festival - February 22, 2025 Be part of a vibrant world of folk arts and culture while enjoying live demos, talented artisans showcasing their craft, and hands-on activities for all ages. Talk to people in the know about things like fiber arts, wood turning and wood carving, beekeeping, puppetry, beadwork, blacksmithing, and more. There’ll also be music, activities for kids, and food available for purchase. Engage your curiosity throughout the whole campus!

Special events and programs volunteers help with larger or specialized events and programs, like Halloween Skelebrations or the Folk Arts Festival!

-         Opportunities are often available outside of regular museum operating hours.

-         Requires minimal extra training or commitment.

-         Can use special skills or expertise related to the museum’s mission to serve as a presenter or instructor.

-         Volunteers from any museum department can support special events and programs!

Please contact Kenzie (k.hoff@cvmuseum.com) for more information on volunteering with special programs and events. 

            Want to be the sweetest part of Adventures in History at Chippewa Valley Museum? Train to become a volunteer in our historic Ice Cream Parlor!

The Ice Cream Parlor is open Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5 PM

The museum relies on volunteers to operate the parlor, with all profits supporting the museum's year-round programs. By committing to operate the ice cream parlor on a weekly or monthly basis, you will be an important part of keeping the museum a place for visitors to connect, learn, and make sweet memories for years to come.

-         Scheduled in 5 hours shifts when the ice cream parlor is open (Friday and Saturday 1-5PM).

-         Volunteers will operate the parlor by scooping ice cream, serving drinks and snacks, and maintaining required regulations.

-         This is a slow-paced position with plenty of staff support. Bring a quiet task to occupy time between visitors.

            The Chippewa Valley Museum is looking for Volunteers to become Docents. Fall school tour season is coming up soon so sign up to train now!

Docents are outgoing volunteers who are skilled at presenting tours to groups.

-         They are trained and supervised by the museum’s Educator (Karen Jacobson).

-         Tour groups range in age from preschool through adult and group sizes are variable.

-         Docents must efficiently move groups through exhibits and adapt to tour schedule modifications.

-         Opportunities vary by season and may include tours of year-round museum exhibits, historic structures, and interpreting History Kits at outreach events in the community.

Love to work with people? Visitor service opportunities are perfect for those who value connecting with people and the community. The Chippewa Valley Museum needs volunteers to work at our Front Desk and in our Museum Store. The volunteer work will include greeting visitors, using a cash register to ring up sales and answering the phone.

These volunteers are scheduled year-round in 3-5 hour shifts during operating hours. They handle the main building’s museum admissions and gift shop sales while being a visitor’s main point of contact. This is a slower-paced environment with plenty of staff support. Bring a quiet task to occupy time between visitors.

The Chippewa Valley Museum is open 5-8PM on Tuesdays, 12-5PM Wednesday through Friday, and 10AM-5PM on Saturdays. We need someone at the front desk for all of these shifts!

You can volunteer weekly, biweekly, monthly, or just fill in as a sub every once in a while!