The National World War II Museum, New Orleans

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Volunteer Online Application Form

Volunteers Can Do It! Thank you for your interest in volunteering at The National World War II Museum. Volunteers are an essential part of our Museum. They represent the Museum to our visitors and keep things running smoothly. Volunteering at our Museum gives you the opportunity to learn more about WWII and D-Day history, to meet and befriend people with similar interests, and to serve this city's newest educational institution. Below you find a list of Volunteer opportunities. If you live within driving distance of the Museum and are interested, please fill out and submit our online form.

Yours Sincerely,
Barry Statia,
Volunteer Coordinator

The National World War II Museum Volunteer Position Descriptions

Gallery Attendants*
- staff the information/membership desk
- staff the galleries; answer questions and direct visitors
- shifts are in the AM or PM, depending on the Museums opening hours
- once a week

Museum Shop Volunteers*
- assist visitors in finding shop items
- assist with inventory and stocking the shelves

Docents
- Docents are Volunteers trained to give guided tours through the Museum to visiting school groups and occasional adult groups.
- 8-12 hours of training, provided over several weeks, plus continuing education sessions required.

Speakers Bureau
- These Volunteers are trained to give presentations about the Museum and about D-day to schools, social and civic organizations, etc.
- may also include outreach programs involving object
- training session

Collections Volunteers
- assist with inventory of artifact and archival collections
- answer and return phone calls; schedule appointments
- conduct oral history interviews with veterans

*Student applicants must be 16 years of age, and/or currently enrolled in 10th grade, due to the large number of applicants requesting the opportunity to fulfill community service hour requirements

Volunteer Online Application Form

The National World War II Museum Volunteer Requirements & Benefits

Requirements:

Membership: All Volunteers are asked to become Museum members at a special volunteer discount rate ($20/year)

Parking: The Museum now provides free parking for volunteers.

Dress: All volunteers are required to wear a World War II Museum Volunteer name tag. The first shall be provided free, however, replacements will cost $5.00. Although there is no Museum uniform, Docents and other volunteers interacting with the public should dress appropriately. Please, no face jewelry, bare midriffs, revealing skirts, jeans or excessively tight pants. Blouses with sleeves, shirts with collars are required in all areas of the Museum where you will come in contact with the public.

Benefits:

Volunteers will be recognized based on their number of Volunteer hours. Special badges and gift certificates to the Museum shop are awarded for continued service. The Museum sponsors Volunteer appreciation parties and events, WW II documentary and feature film showings, and continuing education sessions. As members of the Museum, you are entitled to free entry to the Museum for one year as well as a discount in the Museum shop.

Click here to apply online!

For additional question or comments please call Barry Statia at 504-527-6012, ext. 234, or e-mail barry.statia@nationalww2museum.org