Volunteer Information
The Neville Public Museum would not be able to operate without the help of volunteers. Volunteer work can be rewarding. It enriches the lives of those who participate. At the Neville Public Museum we break our volunteers into three groups: Adults, High School Students and Interns.
Adult Volunteers
Adult volunteers help with a variety of different tasks from working with the public to behind the scenes. Benefits to volunteering can include making use of a skill or hobby you enjoy, sharing knowledge and memories with young people, feeling productive, spending more time at the museum or just having fun.
Docents (Educational Volunteers)
Help guide tours in history, art and science. Docents learn how to guide groups through exhibits and how to communicate on a student’s level. Docents need not know the subject extensively as the museum provides training and scripts. Docents enjoy learning new things and being enthusiastic and talkative
Collections Assistant
Cataloging, typing, filing, research, and special projects.
Curator's Assistant
Art, History, Science or Exhibits. Assist with special projects under curator's supervision.
Gift Shop
We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to volunteer in the newly-renovated gift shop. The gift shop re-opened in October 2007 and is full of brand new and one of-a-kind items. Because of a limited number of volunteers, the gift shop is currently unable to be open on a regular basis. If you enjoy going to the museum and are looking for a fun and interesting activity, please consider donating your time. Three and four hour shifts are available every day. No experience necessary.
For information, contact Kathy Rosera at 920-448-7847 or rosera_kh[at]co.brown.wi.us.
Handyman
People who enjoy fixing things, woodworking, painting and using tools are needed for installing exhibits, painting cases, hanging pictures and making puzzles. Some lifting may be required.
Hospitality
Help with exhibit openings, receptions, and special events. These events are usually held evenings and weekends.
Mailings
Help with monthly mailings.
High School Volunteers
In need of hours? Want to learn what it's like to work in a museum or in teaching? Want to have fun? Volunteering at the Neville Public Museum in the summer or during the school year might be the answer for you. Below are some of our high school volunteer needs.
Discovery Room Cleanup
Hours available weekdays and weekend from 4-5 pm only. Student is responsible for straightening, sorting, and sanitizing hands-on kids activity area. Half-hour training session required, then can sign up for days on a calendar.
Explorer Saturdays
Help with a weekend event. Learn a new craft or bring in your own hobby that fits with the theme of the day. Check out our upcoming Explorer Saturday events.
Summer Docent Opportunity
Interested in teaching as a career? Like learning new things? Students help guide tours from day-camps and day-cares. Two hours of training involved, which can apply to high school volunteer hours if students commit to and do at least three tours.
Crafter
Looking for creative students and retirees to learn craft on short notice, handle money and cleanup. Saturdays and some weekdays in summer or when schools are out.
Prep Work
Help prepare arts and crafts supplies for weekend events or for school packets.
Interns
The Neville Public Museum of Brown County always welcomes new interns. While all internship positions are volunteer work, they also provide job experience working in your field, references, and community involvement.
Examples of internship projects include cataloguing objects or photographs, developing an educational packet or researching a subject for an exhibit.
You need not be a Museum Studies person to do an internship at the Neville Public Museum. Interns have been students majoring in foreign languages, English, history, art, biology, education and business.
Typical internships are 5-10 hours a week during weekdays. The length of internship depends on your semester length and the amount of credits you are applying for.
A county background check is required. This background check differs from your college background check.
When contacting the museum about an internship, be sure to indicate whether you would like to work with the public or behind the scenes.