Volunteer Opportunities

Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh seeks volunteers who love the museums, enjoy people, are outgoing and energetic, and can commit to working at least one half-day per week.

Volunteers welcome visitors, helping them plan their visits and locate exhibits and amenities.

Volunteers are based at an Information Desk, but the position also requires a good deal of walking and standing.

Volunteers are needed to work one 4 hour shift Sundays through Saturdays.

For more information, call 412.622.3359 or e-mail volunteers@carnegiemuseums.com.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History needs volunteers to work in the Discovery Room, a hands-on area for students and families.

All scientific sections in the museum are represented in some form in the Discovery Room.

Volunteers welcome visitors, monitor activities, and respond to questions.

Shifts are one half day a week, Tuesday through Sunday - not all shifts are open at this time.

Volunteers are also needed to represent the museum as our mascot, T-Carnegie Rex.

T-Rex attends fairs and other public events around the city.

Volunteers must be 5'7" or shorter, over 16 years old, and have transportation in order to pick up the costume at the museum and take it to the events.

Call or e-mail the Volunteer Office - 412.622.3359, volunteers@carnegiemuseums.org

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to work with children, families, and groups in a creative, learning atmosphere, assisting with administrative tasks and special events.

Groups welcome; must be 18 or older.

Contact: Shawn Smith at 412.322.5058 x243 or volunteer@pittsburghkids.org. 

Fallingwater

Fallingwater is accepting new volunteers! 

This Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece is located an hour from Pittsburgh, in the midst of the beautiful Laurel Highlands. 

Volunteers interact with visitors by:  

• assisting with interpretive programs for adults and children

• helping visitors at the information desk, shop and café

• planting gardens and managing the Fallingwater landscape

• setting up and working special events

• staffing on-site art exhibitions in the Barn at Fallingwater

Volunteers at Fallingwater meet people from all over the world, work in a beautiful natural setting, and get to know Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece on a personal level.

We encourage interested adults, who are willing to commit at least a day per month (May through October) to apply.

For more information contact Jennifer Hiebert at jhiebert@paconserve.org or call 724.433.1441 ext. 1204

Mattress Factory

The Mattress Factory is built upon the support and dedication of volunteers and interns.

Get involved with an exciting and thriving contemporary arts institution while helping a growing organization reach its goals.

Volunteer positions include gallery attendant, office assistant, tour guide, education/outreach program assistant, artist/installation assistant and special events assistant.

Gain museum experience through an internship in the education, curatorial, graphics design and development departments.

Internships are offered during the spring, fall and summer terms.

For more information about volunteer and internship opportunties please visit www.mattress.org or call 412.231.3169.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Phipps relies on the active participation of volunteers for greenhouse, outreach and office support.

Volunteering lets you get out and use your "special talents."

At the Conservatory and the Garden Center, Phipps has approximately 500 active volunteers in a variety of positions, such as volunteer greenhouse helpers, volunteer outdoor workers, volunteer docents, education volunteers and office volunteers.

However, as Phipps continues to grow so does the need for volunteers in a variety of capacities.

The 8-session docent training classes are offered twice a year.

Similarly, horticulture volunteers receive training in horticultural practices, plant maintenance and care.

To become a Phipps volunteer, you will need to fill out an application and schedule an interview with Phipps' volunteer coordinator.

Please call 412.622.6915, ext. 6958.

Railroaders Memorial Museum and Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark

Railroaders Memorial Museum and Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark are always seeking volunteers for a variety of duties at both sites:

• Greeters/Admissions Desk

• Docents for adult and school groups

• Special events assistance

• Museum Store

Come join us and enjoy the following benefits:

• Free entrance to the museum during operating hours

• 10% discount at the Museum Shop

• Learning and enrichment opportunities

If you would like to know more, please contact Mary Hagadorn at 814.946.0834 or admin@railroadcity.com .

Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center

The Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center seeks volunteers to help with a variety of projects at the museum:

• Receptionist
• Tour guides for adult and school groups
• Special events assistance for evening functions
• Greeters for weekdays and weekends

The museum offers the following benefits to its volunteers:

• Free parking
• Free entrance to the museum during operating hours
• 10% discount at the Museum Shop
• Learning and enrichment opportunities

If you would like to know more, please contact Barbara DeTemple, Volunteer Coordinator at 412.454.6431 or bdetrmple@hswp.org .