Nonprofit
Published 3/23/26 10:03AM

Be a Play Facilitator with the Akron Children's Museum!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Akron, OH
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Family, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    54+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    1. Volunteers will engage with our guests and encourage them to play! Help challenge little ones to build taller towers, pretend to haggle for veggies in the famers market, and make new creations in the art studio. Even chat with grown ups for that extra touch of human interaction.
    2. Will also include assisting the team in keeping the museum tidy by picking up toys, wiping high touch surfaces, and even assist with odd jobs to prep for events.

    Basic volunteer qualifications involved with this assignment: Complete a background check, be welcoming, outgoing, and comfortable engaging with the public, and ready to play!

    Who will be served by this assignment? Part of the Akron Children's Museum's mission is to be a gathering space for all and you'd be serving our community!

    What specific skills will the volunteer need? Include any requirements for lifting, standing, or other physical requirements.

    • Must be able to be on feet for 2 hours with some breaks - must be comfortable bending, picking items up, and getting lower to the floor to engage with kids - must be engaging with kids and or families

    Number of volunteers needed: 10

    When can volunteers participate?

    Weekdays (daytime)

    Weekends (daytime)

    Volunteers are provided with training, recognition/awards, and swag!

    Parking is covered by the Akron Children's Museum and is in an attached parking garage

    Location

    On-site

    Akron Children's Museum

    216 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308, USA

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