We will be accepting 2026 Summer Museum Program Assistant Applications in March 2026. Limited Spots will be available. ​Stay Tuned!
🌊 Become a Museum Program Assistant!
Have fun. Make an impact. Be part of something meaningful.
At The Whaling Museum, our volunteers are known as Museum Program Assistants (MPAs) — and they are the heart of our family programs and special events.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, creative, and dependable volunteers age 15+ to help bring our programs and events to life. If you enjoy working with families, helping with hands-on crafts, supporting community events, or gaining behind-the-scenes museum experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Plus — all volunteers receive community service credit if needed!
✨ Ways You Can Get Involved
Volunteering at the museum isn’t just service hours — it’s a chance to build leadership skills, meet new friends, gain creative experience, and play an important role in inspiring our community.
Ready to join us?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us — we’re so excited!
Have fun. Make an impact. Be part of something meaningful.
At The Whaling Museum, our volunteers are known as Museum Program Assistants (MPAs) — and they are the heart of our family programs and special events.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, creative, and dependable volunteers age 15+ to help bring our programs and events to life. If you enjoy working with families, helping with hands-on crafts, supporting community events, or gaining behind-the-scenes museum experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Plus — all volunteers receive community service credit if needed!
✨ Ways You Can Get Involved
- Help prepare crafts and hands-on activities for upcoming workshops
- Work directly with families and children to complete museum craft projects
- Assist with graphic design, program flyers, and social media content
- Support exhibit upkeep and light museum maintenance
- Help open and close the museum alongside our Front Desk Assistant
- Support our events by working our 5th Annual Sea Glass Festival (July 12)
Volunteering at the museum isn’t just service hours — it’s a chance to build leadership skills, meet new friends, gain creative experience, and play an important role in inspiring our community.
Ready to join us?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us — we’re so excited!
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Our heartfelt "Thank You" to our amazing
2025 Museum Program Assistants! We couldn't have done it without you. |
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INTERNSHIPS
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Get hands-on experience for your professional career or college credit.
While we do not currently have any open internship positions, we welcome you to submit your resume and cover letter to the email address listed above for future consideration. |
Questions about volunteering or internships at The Whaling Museum?
Contact: [email protected]
Contact: [email protected]
