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Published 9/25/25 3:14PM

Admissions/Gift Shop Attendant/ Guided tours and fire safety lessons

COLUMBUS OHIO FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM INC
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    At least one (1) six hour shift per month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Crime & Safety, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Because of our commitment to safety and our interactions with the public, we do require a background check.

    Description

    Admissions/Gift Shop Attendant/ Guided tours and fire safety lessons

    Join Our Volunteer Team at the Central Ohio Fire Museum & Learning Center (COFM)!

    Do you enjoy meeting new people, sharing stories, and making a difference in your community? We’d love for you to join our volunteer team!

    Our volunteers play an important role in helping us bring the history of firefighting and fire safety education to life.

    Opportunities include:

    • Greeting and welcoming museum guests
    • Collecting admissions and assisting in the gift shop
    • Operating the register for admissions and purchases
    • Leading guided tours of our artifacts and exhibits (training provided!)
    • Assisting with fire safety lessons for guests of all ages

    All volunteer activities are supervised by museum staff, and training is provided—you bring the enthusiasm, and we’ll show you the rest!

    Qualifications:

    • Friendly, welcoming, and outgoing personality
    • Comfortable interacting with guests of all ages and backgrounds
    • Willingness to learn and share information about fire history and safety
    • Ability to commit to at least one volunteer shift per month (shifts run 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday)

    Perks of Volunteering:

    • Be part of a fun and supportive team
    • Share your passion for history and fire safety
    • Meet people from around the world
    • Make a lasting impact in your community

    Location

    On-site

    Central Ohio Fire Museum and Learning Center

    260 North Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio, US
    Directions

    FREE PARKING for our staff and volunteers in our lot.

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