- How old do I have to be to volunteer?
- You must be at least 16 to volunteer.
- I am in high school or college—can I volunteer?
- Absolutely! You must meet the same requirements including age and time commitments as other volunteers.
- I have a couple of months free—can I volunteer?
- Thank you so much for your interest, however, given the training requirements a brief period of volunteering is not feasible.
- Must I complete a background check?
- All applicants 18 or older must successfully complete criminal and credit background checks.
- Are there internships available?
- Internships are handled through the Newseum’s Human Resources Department. For information on internships, please see: http://jobs.freedomforum.org/newseum/index_internship.aspx
- What is the volunteer schedule?
- There are two shifts every day: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Weekday volunteers work one shift a week at a minimum and weekend volunteers work one shift every other weekend at a minimum.)
- My son/daughter is interested in the program—how do they get involved?
- Your child needs to read the requirements of the program, and if interested, fill out the application. We will communicate with them directly during this process.
- Are there volunteer opportunities in other departments?
- At this time, we are recruiting for the floor of the Newseum.
FAQs:
