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Volunteer Your Service

Volunteer at the NVMM

Volunteers make our mission possible – from creating the Museum’s exceptional visitor experience to keeping daily operations and programming running smoothly. To join our team and help share the stories of Veterans and their families, please fill out a volunteer application OR stop in to see us at the Museum, Wednesdays through Sundays, any time between 10 am – 5 pm. Simply ask for any member of our Guest Experience team.

We are excited to discuss the right opportunity for you!

Volunteer Form

Is Volunteering right for you?

Volunteers with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Ideal volunteer candidates have a positive attitude, high energy level, are courteous, friendly and have a sincere admiration for our nation’s Veterans. A personal or family connection to military service can be a plus, but is not mandatory. Before applying, please review the following requirements:

  • Ability to work in a team enviornment
  • Open-mindedness and patience to work with a diverse audience
  • Have an interest in the Veteran experience
  • Integrity to represent the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and oneself with the highest standards
  • Reliability to consistently keep one’s volunteer commitment to the Museum
  • 16-years of age or older
  • Pass a background check and drug screening
  • Minimum commitment of 8 hours monthly

Enjoy Rewarding Benefits

In addition to giving back to your community, state, and country, volunteering at the Museum is a great way to experience the exhibits and make new friends. Other benefits include:

  • Free parking on volunteer days
  • Museum 101 Orientation, tour guide training and continuing educational opportunities
  • An opportunity to hear the stories of Veterans and their families firsthand and attend great events
  • Free admission to the Museum with badge
  • Museum branded vest and lanyard
  • Early access to new exhibitions
  • Annual recognition event
  • Letters of recommendation upon request
  • Networking opportunities
I enjoy volunteering at NVMM to honor our veterans by listening to their experiences, ask questions about their military service and life after the military, and to celebrate and thank them for their service.
TerriNVMM Volunteer
I enjoy Volunteering at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum because it is my way of giving back as a non-Veteran to those who served and sacrificed for our country. Serving in the military was unpopular during my college years in the 1970’s, so this is a vehicle for me to do what I can while I can to say “thank you for your service” to our active, retired and deceased Veterans.
Gregory NVMM VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Roles

The Museum offers a variety of volunteer opportunities depending on your interest and level of experience.

  • Ambassador
  • Certified Tour Guide
  • “Lead” Volunteer
  • Service Learning
  • High School Service Hours
  • Community Service Hours
  • Corporate and Community One-Day Assignments
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The NVMM is Open on MLK Day!

$1 Admission on Jan. 16 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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