At this time, the Museum has two needs for volunteers.  One of those areas is as a Gallery Monitor in each of our four buildings.  Here volunteers interact with visitors by assisting them find a specific exhibit or aircraft, where the attractions or Cafes are located, or possibly the nearest restroom.  These Gallery Monitors have the amazing opportunity to interact with visitors first-hand to include many veterans who have very exciting and unique stories to share.  The biggest need for this group of volunteers is currently on weekends.  The other area of great need is with our expanding educational needs of the Museum.  Our Education Division is quickly growing their programming and events and they are looking for outgoing people who love to share their passion for learning with children and adults of all ages.

Age
Adults, age 18 or older

Positions
Visitor service positions (public) are performed seven days a week, daytime hours only, and work is performed in four and a half-hour shifts.

Technical positions (restoration and archives library) are performed on weekdays only. Working one day per week is required.

Administrative positions (office/computer) are performed on weekdays only. Schedule is flexible.

Please view the Position Descriptions for more details.

Background
Volunteers are male and female, civilians and active duty, and represent all ages.

Commitment
Volunteers schedule for a least two shifts per month; more if desired.

Snowbirds/vacation/health/student absences are excused. Deployed military resume all rights and benefits upon their return.

Dress Policy
Business dress is required for visitor-interface positions. Shop uniforms are provided for restoration positions. Office attire is required for administrative positions.

No hats, denim or shirts with advertising/messages.

Museum volunteers are a direct reflection on the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

Education Requirement
All that is required is a willingness to learn and relate museum information.

Health
You must be physically able to perform the position you select. Physical mobility for gallery/education monitors/tour guides is required.

Training
New volunteers begin by attending a New Volunteer Orientation offered afternoons/weekends. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in continuing education lectures and special events.

Email
All volunteers must have access an email address.

Don't want to work for nothing? Not a problem! Here are some perks.

-  Affiliation with the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum
-  Association with the U.S. Air Force and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
-  Meeting aviation enthusiasts from around the world
-  Reserved parking
-  Annual appreciation banquet
-  Gift shop discounts
-  Complimentary shows at the digital 3D theatre
-  New aircraft and exhibit previews
-  Complimentary beverages during breaks
-  Connection with museum and aviation professionals and distinguished guests
-  Advance notice to special events, lectures and concerts
-  Participation in a wide variety of special activities
-  Special evening lectures by notable aviation experts
-  Monthly volunteer newsletter
-  On-the-job training
-  Continuing education
-  Preserving your heritage
-  Sharing your personal military history with others
-  Giving in a way that makes a difference to others
-  New experiences
-  Personal satisfaction
-  New friendships and meeting people with common interests
-  Tax benefits
-  Holiday parties and picnics
-  Increased quality of life and self esteem
-  Rewarding work
-  Museum career experience

Don't know much about our volunteers? Not a problem! Here are some amazing highlights.

Did you know

...... this museum pioneered volunteerism in the USAF?
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force volunteers have been serving the museum for 46 years.

… volunteers are the lifeblood of the Air Force to museum visitors?
Museum volunteers hosted more than 700,000 on-site visitors in 2019.
The museum had more than 3 million online visitors during the year.

… volunteers serve the museum 362 days a year?
Approximately 500 active volunteers maintained the museum’s operation last year.

… volunteers contributed 88,706 hours of time in 2021?

… museum volunteers traveled many miles from many places to volunteer?
They arrived from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia to serve the museum.

… 94 people entered as new volunteers last year?
They replace 32 who left as volunteers in 2017.

... museum volunteers represent every generation?
Our youngest volunteer is 18 years old and our oldest is 94 years young.
1% of volunteers represent the GI Generation, born 1901-1926.
40% of volunteers represent the Silent Generation, born 1927-1945.
48% of volunteers represent the Baby Boomers, born 1946-1964.
2% of volunteers represent Generation X, born 1965-1981.
9% of volunteers represent the Millennials, born 1982-1997.
81% are male and 19% are female.

… more volunteers are always needed?
Do you know someone who could serve?