Volunteer
Spark Curiosity,
Inspire Play:
Volunteer with Us!
Help us make magic happen! By volunteering your time and talent, you support our staff and play a key role in building a vibrant, playful community for local children and their families.
To get started, contact Volunteer Coordinator,
Kristi Reynolds at 541-772-9922 or kristi@tcmso.org.
Create memorable experiences by volunteering for our diverse range of in-house, offsite, and community events.
We provide opportunities for students to complete internships, practicums, or project-based learning, with tailored experiences.
Support our mission and community by volunteering in a range of roles at the Children's Museum.
Even if you can't volunteer, you can still help by donating needed supplies like craft materials and clothing.
Events
Discover our latest in-house, off-site, and community events.
On-Site Event: Medford
This very popular holiday event requires a small army of volunteers including hair stylists, cocoa servers, elves, and greeters. Volunteer and have a fun time watching little ones enjoy the magic. This is one of the most enjoyable volunteer gigs available anywhere!! Spend a few hours playing.
Choose the sessions that you want to work.
Saturday, Dec. 12: 3 sessions (9:00-12:30, 12:30-4:00, 3:30-7:00)
Sunday, Dec. 13: 3 sessions (9:00-12:30, 12:30-4:00, 3:30-7:00, sensory friendly)Volunteers must be at least 16. Volunteers under 18 are limited to only 2 sessions per day.
Polar Express 2026 - Make the Magic Happen – Fill out form
All Polar Express volunteers receive 1/2 off admission cost to the Polar Express for everyone in their household. Snacks and drinks will be provided for all volunteers working at the Children's Museum. Community service certificates are available.
Contact Kristi at kristi@tcmso.org or 541-778-0597 with questions.
On-Site Event-Medford
Join us for the most popular volunteer work party of the year. We trim all the roses back and plant daffodil and tulip bulbs, laying down the groundwork for beautiful spring flower displays.
January 2nd - 10 AM to 1 PM
Sign up to volunteer: Bulb Planting & Rose Trimming at The Children's Museum, Medford 2026 – Fill out form
Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Under 18 requires a guardian's permission. Drinks, snacks and community service forms provided.
Want to help with this fun event but can’t come? We need lots and lots of spring flower bulbs. Contact Kristi at 541-772-9922 or Kristi@tcmso.org with questions.
Museum Opportunities
Discover rewarding ways to get involved on-site.
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Assist the Program Team with various aspects of the program including set-up, delivery and clean-up. Must be available at the times of the programs. Training in OCCL programming philosophies is provided as part of the volunteer time.
Museum volunteer positions are open to anyone 14 years or older (dependent on the position). Under 18 requires permission from a guardian. For volunteers under 16, a guardian must also attend the training session. Community service certificates are available for all volunteer hours.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kristi Reynolds at kristi@tcmso.org or 541-772-9922.-
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Aid the Play Experts on creating an inviting, clean and safe space for guests
Museum volunteer positions are open to anyone 14 years or older (dependent on the position). Under 18 requires permission from a guardian. For volunteers under 16, a guardian must also attend the training session. Community service certificates are available for all volunteer hours.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kristi Reynolds at kristi@tcmso.org or 541-772-9922.-
Get into all the nooks and crannies of exhibits to ensure that they are clean and sanitized.
Museum volunteer positions are open to anyone 14 years or older (dependent on the position). Under 18 requires permission from a guardian. For volunteers under 16, a guardian must also attend the training session. Community service certificates are available for all volunteer hours.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kristi Reynolds at kristi@tcmso.org or 541-772-9922.Pull weeds, pick up sticks, and trim plants. This position is partly seasonal - check with the volunteer coordinator on current needs.
Museum volunteer positions are open to anyone 14 years or older (dependent on the position). Under 18 requires permission from a guardian. For volunteers under 16, a guardian must also attend the training session. Community service certificates are available for all volunteer hours.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kristi Reynolds at kristi@tcmso.org or 541-772-9922.
School projects, internships or practicums
Gain hands-on experience in education and non-profit leadership.
Learn by Doing
In both the Children’s Museum and The Ivy School - we are able to host students for high school and college practicum hours, internships or projects. Each project is approved on a case by case basis.
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Proposals and hours are coordinated individually. To discuss your project, contact Volunteer Coordinator Kristi Reynolds at 541-772-9922 or kristi@tcmso.org.
In-Kind Donations
If you aren’t able to volunteer, you can still support our mission by donating much-needed items from our wish list here.
Here is a list of needed donations:
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Holiday wrapped boxes
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Fairy lights
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AA & AAA batteries
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Hair spray and gel (colored and clear) for Whoville Hair Salon
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Detangler for Whoville Hair Salon
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Sprinkles and colored sugar for Elf Bros Cocoa & Cookie Decorating
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White frosting for Elf Bros Cocoa & Cookie Decorating
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Powdered cocoa mix for Elf Bros Cocoa & Cookie Decorating
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Here is a list of needed donations:
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Bubble solution
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AA and C batteries
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Buttons and beads - all sizes, colors and shapes
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Magnets - all sizes and types
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Mardi gras beads
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Wooden tree cookies of all sizes
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Nature items like acorns, seashells, seed pods, antlers, lichens, fleece/fur, driftwood etc.
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