Volunteers
We are not currently accepting applications for new volunteers. Please check back for future opportunities.
Volunteer Areas
Do you enjoy meeting and interacting with people from around the world? Do you have a fascination for flight and aviation that you want to share? If so, volunteering for Pima Air & Space Museum might be right for you!
Below are brief descriptions of the activities that volunteers fulfill at the Pima Air & Space Museum.
Public Program Volunteers
Engage with Pima Air & Space Museum’s visitors and help inspire the next generation of aviators and engineers by sharing the wonder of aviation! Volunteers will engage with visitors through short 10-minute talks scheduled throughout the day. Artifact Carts that allow visitors to get an immersive experience and Experience Carts that let kids explore the world of aviation though quick and simple activities will be placed around the museum.
Volunteers must be willing to work with the general public providing excellent customer service to guest of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
This position is available Thursday – Monday from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Exhibit Volunteers
Assist Staff with assembly/disassembly, repair and maintenance of the museum’s exhibit collection. This includes but not limited to cleaning/dusting aircraft and exhibits, building exhibits, and doing general handyman work around the museum.
Skills related to wood working/carpentry, sheet metal fabrication, and general handyman skills highly desirable.
This position is available Monday – Friday only.
Restoration Volunteer
Assist staff with the assembly/disassembly, repair, repainting, moving, and maintenance of the museum’s aircraft collection. Job requires occasionally strenuous work both indoors and outdoors all year round. Some functions may require the use of personal protective equipment such as dust masks, respirators, and protective clothing which will be provided when needed.
We are looking for volunteers who are self starts, willing to learn new skills, work under staff leadership to complete projects in a timely fashion and be willing to help in all stages of restoration.
This position is Monday – Friday only.