Volunteer

The Strong is grateful to its team of talented volunteers who share their wealth of knowledge and experience to help the museum deliver on its mission of exploring play to encourage learning, creativity, and discovery.

Volunteer opportunities at The Strong may be available with the collections, research, education, exhibits, or marketing and communications teams. For example, volunteers may conduct research for exhibits, learn how to handle and care for artifacts, support member-related activities, or assist with the development of educational programs for children.

Requirements

Like paid Strong staff, volunteers must consent to a criminal background check and a drug screen. Volunteers must also attend all training sessions and meetings required by their supervisors.

Application Process

To apply as a volunteer at The Strong, please submit a volunteer packet to Nicole Lodato, Guest and Institutional Services Coordinator, The Strong, One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607 or at nlodato@museumofplay.orgcreate new email.

Please include all of the following:

• Completed opens in a new windowvolunteer applicationopens PDF file
• Letter describing personal interests, reasons for wanting to volunteer at The Strong, desired learnings from volunteering at The Strong, and potential benefits to The Strong
• Résumé (if available)

The Strong will consider each applicant’s interests and determine whether an appropriate opportunity is available. If one is, the applicant will receive an interview with the Guest and Institutional Services Coordinator and, if appropriate, members of The Strong’s collections, research, education, exhibits, or marketing and communications teams.