We are currently accepting applications for our fall training programs: Docents, Canyoneers and Whalers. Recruitment season runs from early April through early August, and the comprehensive training for each program begins in September or October.

We are also accepting applications for the Naturalist program. Naturalist training is hosted once a month at the museum.

To learn more about all of the public engagement volunteer roles listed above, please click here.

We are not actively recruiting for the Nat Garden Corps volunteers at this time. We are also not recruiting for the science departments at this time. However, if you have specific educational or professional background in Ornithology, Mammalogy, Entomology, Herpetology, Botany, Archaeology, Paleontology, and Library Science, we welcome your inquiry for potential future opportunities. Click here to learn about Science Volunteers or email volunteers@sdnhm.org.

Volunteer Application Process

Our volunteer application and onboarding process is simple and straightforward. All interested applicants must:

• Submit an application
• Attend a virtual orientation
• Have follow-up program-specific conversations with our recruitment committees (as necessary)
• Complete a background check (The Nat will reimburse Livescan/background check costs)
• Submit necessary forms

Selected applicants will undergo program-specific training that is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful volunteers for The Nat.

If you would like to submit an application, please click on the button below. For more information or questions, please email volunteers@sdnhm.org.

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