The research and collections areas offer fascinating opportunities to work with Museum scientists and collections managers. A background appropriate to the field is helpful, but not required. However, interest, enthusiasm, and commitment is important. Many of our "Behind the Scenes" positions may entail clerical work, data entry, specimen handling, research or some combination there of.
Applications for the research areas are screened by museum historians and collections staff in those areas. Volunteers in collections and research provide support in the following areas:
