Volunteers

Volunteers are a vital part of the MKIM community. Our volunteers help with everything from public outreach and special events to behind the scenes efforts. Volunteers are united by a desire to give back to their communities while Individually representing a variety of backgrounds and interests. From local senior citizens to foreign college students there is something meaningful to be a part of at MKIM. Whether volunteers are teachers, accountants, stay-at home parents, Native Americans or non-Natives, each person contributes to our circle, while sharing a common interest in our mission. When volunteers donate some of their time to help achieve that mission their lives, the Museum, and the visitors we serve are all enriched.

Join us! Here are some ways to get involved. Training or guidance is provided as needed. The amount of time required varies, as some volunteer tasks are annual while others are on-going. Please contact the Volunteer Manager if your interest is sparked by the following list, or if you have a particular skill to offer. 

To apply as a volunteer: contact MKIM’s Volunteer Manager at 456-3244 or mkim.volunteer@tds.net. You may be asked to complete an interest and skills form, or meet with the manager so that we can best match your interests with our needs.

• Artifact Cleaner – help with annual cleaning of exhibited artifacts (late March)
• College Intern – see below
• Gift Shop Clerk – assist customers with purchases in museum stores
• Grounds and Gardens Assistant – help plant, maintain, and interpret plants in Ana’s garden and Medicine Woods; assist with mowing, trail upkeep, site preparation prior to special events, and overall appearance of the outdoor property (available April - mid December)
• Library Assistant – review and catalog new donations, assist with research requests, help maintain the Native American research library
• Office Assistant – assist with data entry, mailings, filing and/or correspondence
• Outreach Ambassador – staff the MKIM information and membership booth at fairs and events
• Promotion Assistant – put up posters prior to events, clip notices of MKIM events and news from local papers
• Special Events Volunteer (see Special Events section)
• Tour Guide – learn the script for tours and lead groups through the museum; staff galleries during special events
• Youth group service projects – we can help you meet your service requirements

Internships

Education Intern

• Duties (opportunities vary with the season and may include any of the following): Help lead student/youth groups on museum tours, teach at Vacation Camp (late April), Turtle Island Day Camp (summer only), promote MKIM at outreach events such as fairs, work with classroom teachers to enhance MKIM school tours and educational materials, develop a project of lasting value for the museum such as an exhibit, program prop, teacher resource, etc.
• Time: during a school semester or summer, minimum of 80 hours/semester.
• Qualifications: upper level undergraduate or graduate student, experience working with children, some knowledge of Native American culture helpful, good communication skills (written and oral), strong work ethic, self-motivated.
• Compensation: opportunity to work with experienced museum education staff and experienced volunteers (including Native Americans), discount in museum stores, potential reference for future job or school applications.

Collections Intern

• Duties (opportunities vary with the season and may include any of the following): Help maintain and catalog new and existing Native American artifacts, assist with assessment of climatic conditions of galleries, work with education staff on exhibits and displays.
• Time: during a school semester or summer, minimum of 80 hours/semester.
• Qualifications: upper level undergraduate or graduate student, some knowledge of Native American culture helpful, respect for artifacts, detail oriented, strong work ethic, self-motivated
• Compensation: opportunity to work with experienced museum staff and experienced volunteers (including Native Americans), training in use of Past Perfect museum software, discount in museum stores, potential reference for future job or school applications

To apply for an Internship:

Contact the Volunteer Manager at mkim.volunteer@tds.net, or MKIM, PO Box 142, Warner NH  03278, 603-456-3244. Please provide your degree program, areas of interest and background and goals that you (and your school) have for an internship. An interview and reference checks will be conducted prior to acceptance of interns (a background check will also be conducted if the position involves working with children).