Volunteer
Open Opportunities
HMNS Docents
Docents serve as both teachers and tour guides for visitors.
Teaching experience is not necessary, and training for each of the exhibit halls and docent positions is provided. We are currently seeking volunteers for these specific programs for an upcoming volunteer orientation.
Permanent Hall Tours
Lead specifically requested tours of the Museum’s permanent exhibit halls.
HISD 4th Grade Tour Docent Program
Students come in Monday – Friday, 10am – 12:15pm during the school year for 45-minute tours of Paleontology and at least one additional permanent exhibit hall. There are two tours each day.
Early Investigations, K – 3rd Grade Program
Help young minds become interested in science. Docents lead the students on a tour of an exhibit hall, and then take them back to the classroom for hands-on classroom learning.
Moran Ecoteen Summer Volunteer Program
Learn, grow, inspire—from one generation to the next.
The summer Moran Ecoteen Volunteer Program is HMNS’ largest high school volunteer program. Rising 9th-11th graders apply to the program and fill a vital role at the Museum in the Summer Camps @ HMNS program and in Museum exhibit halls. Selected volunteers have a unique opportunity to interact with Museum staff and visitors.
Moran Ecoteens learn skills that can enhance future resumes, applications, and careers; and enjoy learning and forming friendships with other teens who have interests in diverse areas of natural science. Moran Ecoteen Volunteers primarily assist teachers and work with enthusiastic young campers in the Museum’s summer science camp classes. Some Ecoteens are also trained to give exhibit hall presentations using Museum specimens and artifacts to engage visitors of all ages. First year Ecoteens commit to volunteer for one two-week session.
Funded through the generosity of The W.T. and Louise J. Moran Foundation.
Moran Ecoteens learn skills that can enhance future resumes, applications, and careers; and enjoy learning and forming friendships with other teens who have interests in diverse areas of natural science. Moran Ecoteen Volunteers primarily assist teachers and work with enthusiastic young campers in the Museum’s summer science camp classes. Some Ecoteens are also trained to give exhibit hall presentations using Museum specimens and artifacts to engage visitors of all ages. First year Ecoteens commit to volunteer for one two-week session.
Funded through the generosity of The W.T. and Louise J. Moran Foundation.
2023/2024 Moran Teen Advisory Council
Committed to increasing access and expanding programming targeted to teens and young adults.
The inaugural Moran Teen Advisory Council (TAC) works to best serve teens by planning teen-specific events, contribute to social media, generate ideas for furthering academic and professional interests, volunteering, and demonstrating the importance of science.
General Requirements
- Be between the ages of 14 and 19 and be in 9th to 11th grade
- Live in the greater Houston Metropolitan area (Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties)
- Commit to two-year term on the HMNS Moran Teen Advisory Council
- Commit to attend monthly TAC Meetings – both virtual and in-person, and additional dates for TAC-planned special events
- Contribute to the group
- Have the consent of a parent/guardian to participate this program
Satellite Volunteering
Check out opportunities at HMNS at Sugar Land and the George Observatory at Brazos Bend State Park.
Teaching experience is not necessary, and training for each of the exhibit halls and docent positions is provided. We are currently seeking volunteers for these specific programs for an upcoming volunteer orientation.
Volunteers provide vital support throughout the museum, and ensure science education for generations to come by helping to expand understanding and incite curiosity!
Interested in Satellite Volunteering?
Teaching experience is not necessary, and training for each of the exhibit halls and docent positions is provided. We are currently seeking volunteers for these specific programs for an upcoming volunteer orientation.
Satellite Volunteering Contact
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