Community Engagement
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center relies on the enthusiastic commitment of our dedicated volunteers. As both a museum and a nature center we offer varied and exciting opportunities to support our Mission.
Join us in welcoming our many visitors and help them experience our wonderful world of nature, agriculture, museum exhibitions and art.
Work in areas such as animal care, light carpentry, family festivals and other special events, or assist our administrative staff with special projects and office work.
We encourage individuals and small groups to experience a fulfilling and rewarding service as a member of the SM&NC volunteer team.
We are currently reworking our Volunteer Program
Individual volunteer applications are temporarily paused, but will return soon!
Volunteering at Festivals & Special Events
We sincerely appreciate volunteer support at our SM&NC’s festivals and special events, and encourage High School students and adults alike to participate.
Volunteers will be asked to perform specific tasks needed to help with set-up, festival assignments, break-down, and/or other tasks. These efforts play a crucial role in the success of our events.
If you are interested learning more about volunteering in this capacity, please contact Stephanie Smith.
Upcoming Event Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming events needing Volunteer support are listed below. To sign up for a volunteer shift or role at an upcoming event, click on the event or the corresponding button. We're grateful for your help!
Sundays, October 6, 13 & 20, 2024
Currently Seeking Volunteers to:
- Assist with our Game Zone
- Prepare and hand out giveaways to guests
- Supervise special attractions like Cider Tastings
- Help out with Children's Crafts
- Assist visitors at Heckscher WILD!
- Serve as Parking Attendants
- Assist with Admissions & More!
Corporate Volunteerism at the SM&NC
Corporate Volunteer Days
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is grateful for the continued support of area corporations who make time for their employees to contribute to our work and make a difference in our community.
Corporate volunteer groups participate in activities such as planting trees, creating flower beds and other landscaping projects; painting; installing fences and other small building projects; invasive plant removal; grounds clean up, and more.
SM&NC requests a donation from every corporation for participation in our volunteer program. Funds not only provide necessary supplies and tools for each event, but also cover the costs associated with SM&NC staff to plan, host and facilitate any on-site volunteer activity.
Please contact us at least two months in advance of the date you'd like to schedule your on-site volunteer event.
If you are interested in volunteering as a group, organization, or company, please contact Julie Siciliano.