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Free 3rd Thursday at the Pink Palace Museum

Memphis Museums, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Memphis, TN
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    • Details

    Date:
    October 15, 2026, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers are needed for the 3rd Thursday of each month. The hours are 10:00-2:00 and/ or 1:30-5:00. The program is on-going.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must sign a City of Memphis Waiver. If volunteer is under 18 an adult must. If a volunteer is under 18 years old and adult must also sign the waiver. Volunteers must sign up for 10:00-2:00 or 1:30-5:00 time slot.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Free 3rd Thursday at the Pink Palace Museum

    Volunteers needed for Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Pink Palace Museum

    Be part of Free 3rd Thursdays at the Pink Palace Museum by helping visitors explore the museum, learn about science and history, and leading hands-on activities.

    Every 3rd Thursday of the month

    Become a PPMM Learning Docent and dive into an exhilarating journey of discovery! As a part of this vibrant initiative, you’ll play a crucial role in preserving local stories and igniting a passion for science and curiosity in learners of all ages. Through hands-on explorations and engaging experiments, you’ll encourage inquisitive minds to ask questions and seek answers about the wonders of our community and beyond. Together, we will celebrate the scientific spirit and inspire innovation for the future of Memphis! Join us in this joyful mission today and help us create a more curious and creative tomorrow!

    Docents are needed every 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:30pm-5:00pm.

    For more information or to volunteer for Thursday, October 15,2026, please contact Janie Best Paraham at janie.paraham@memphistn.gov.

    Location

    On-site

    Pink Palace Museum

    3050 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Volunteers must be 16 years old or older to volunteer and must commit to work a minimum of 4 hours during the event. The shifts are 10:00am-2:00pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm. Volunteers should be able to stand for an extended period of time and be comfortable interacting with the public.

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