VOLUNTEER WITH US
The National Great Rivers Museum Needs You
As a part of our volunteer program, you will play an essential role in encouraging visitors to learn and understand the importance of the Mississippi River and Melvin Price Locks and Dam. We rely on our volunteers to help with daily operations of the museum. Our volunteers give guided tours of the Locks and Dam, answer visitor questions, staff special events, and more!
Become a Volunteer with the National Great Rivers Museum
We value your interest in volunteering at our facility. Please review the requirements for our volunteer program and fill out the volunteer interest form below. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you as soon as possible. We look forward to working with you!
If you have questions about the program, contact our volunteer coordinator by calling 618-462-6979.
Requirements to Volunteer
Must be at least 16 years of age or over
Must enjoy conversing and working with the public
Must possess good verbal communication skills
Must pass a background check at no charge to you
Must complete official volunteer forms required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Meeting of the Rivers Foundation
Empowering Our Next Generation
The National Great Rivers Museum understands the importance of introducing today’s youth to life experiences and interactions. If you are or know an individual currently attending high school or college seeking opportunities to earn volunteer hours, let us help! Volunteering at the museum provides young volunteers with valuable skills to help them in their future careers, including customer service skills, public speaking experience, exposure to river-related industries, and more!
Volunteer Recognition
We are committed to celebrating the hard work our volunteers put in. Volunteers receive years-of-service pins, participate in volunteer gatherings such as potlucks and field trips, and have periodic training opportunities.
We also provide volunteers who have served 250 hours or more a free America the Beautiful pass. This pass allows the volunteer and three additional individuals free entry into all national parks as well as several other federal recreation locations.
Areas of Volunteer Interest
Welcome Desk
Answering common visitor questions, operating the phone, utilizing a cash register.
Tour Guide
Take visitors on tours of Melvin Price Locks and Dam. Educate groups on the history and engineering of the structure.
Program Assistant
Join U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers in conducting educational programs both at the museum and at offsite locations.
Special Event Assistant
Work one or many of the scheduled, public events the museum hosts.
Media Creation
Lend your skills in flyer design and social media management to help us get updates, special events, and other content out to the public.
When available, groups of interested volunteers can participate in special projects. In the past, these projects have included trail maintenance, construction of recreational structures, and litter clean up. Some projects include working with our partners such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Water Trail Association, and the Audubon Center at Riverlands. Have a special project in mind? Reach out to our volunteer coordinator at 618-462-6979!