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- Junior Volunteers: Students as young as 14 are welcome to volunteer at the Museum.
- Adult Volunteers: Individuals 18 and up.
- Family Volunteers: Children 11 and up are welcome to volunteer at the Museum with a parent or guardian.
- Group Volunteers: Is your group looking for a community service opportunity? We invite your corporate, business, or community groups to volunteer for half day or full day projects. All group members must be at least 14 years old. Click here to inquire about Group Volunteer Opportunities!
Children’s Museum of Richmond
As a VENUE: Host your event…
Hold your next event at the Children’s Museum and enjoy a venue that offers great space in a fun atmosphere! The Children’s Museum offers a unique and creative setting for your * Birthday Party and * Baby Shower. Available at both the Downtown and Chesterfield locations. An online “Request a Date” form conveniently facilitates your inquiry.
Support the Children’s Museum of Richmond… by simply booking your next special occasion here:
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/plan-your-visit/birthday-parties/
Be a DONOR: Show that you care…
The Children’s Museum of Richmond is much more than a space for children to play — it’s a community resource of programs and activities, all built around learning through play and providing access for all children and their caregivers. As a non-profit organization, our mission is facilitated by the support of our staff, board, and volunteers, along with the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Membership
At the Children’s Museum, children’s growth is inspired by engaging families in the power of play, knowing that everyone can learn more — and develop more rapidly — when they play together. When you become a member, it means more than just great member benefits — it means helping more of our community receive the benefit of learning through play, helping us serve more than 300,000 visitors every year, along with additional, community-focused services and programs. Membership at specified levels is offered: * Family * Family Plus * Grandparent, and * Patron. NOTE: Gift Memberships are encouraged.
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- Scholarship Family Memberships: As a part of our commitment to encouraging lifelong learning in children, the Children’s Museum is proud to offer a variety of scholarship opportunities, made possible by the generosity of our donors and sponsors who support the Access for All program. Scholarship qualifications are determined by household income, not individual income. The Children’s Museum is pleased to offer Scholarship Family Memberships to those families whose household income is less than $44,360 per year or families that qualify for Virginia SNAP benefits.
Donation
Any gift, large or small, helps make a difference. Your donation to the Children’s Museum means families will be able to continue learning through play for years to come! The Children’s Museum relies on gifts from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations to serve more than 300,000 visitors each year.
- Annual Fund: Gifts designated to the Annual Fund allow the museum to continue serving our community and may be used however needed in support of the museum’s mission. Donations at specified amounts are designated or you may customize your gifts. You may donate on behalf of a business, organization, or in memory, honor, or tribute to a special person or occasion. Recurring gifts are greatly appreciated. Employer matched gifts are welcomed.
- Access for All: Our Access for All program makes it possible for low-income and at-risk children, families, and schools to receive free and/or reduced access to the museum’s resources. This includes single day admissions, Scholarship Family Memberships, field trips, caregiver education, and age-appropriate books, all as a part of our goal to provide growing access to the museum for those who need it most. Specific donation amounts cover designated privileges.
- Book Bank: Gifts to the Book Bank allow the museum to purchase new books whenever the Book Bank’s needs outnumber the books being donated by members of the community. These gifts become particularly helpful when bilingual books are requested! Specific donation amounts cover designated numbers of books per number of families or grade levels.
- Family Education: Gifts support caregiver education for low-income and at-risk communities.
- Corporate Giving: Is your company looking to become more involved in its community? Through exhibit and programming sponsorships, a corporate gift to the Children’s Museum is an investment in your employees and families across Central Virginia!
- Stock Donations: The Children’s Museum of Richmond gladly accepts stock donations as a means of support.
- Matching Gifts: Make your gift go further! Many employers match charitable contributions, doubling your impact at no additional cost. Check with your HR team to see if your company offers matching gifts and help bring more families to learning through play at CMoR.
- Planned Giving: To learn more about planned giving opportunities at the Children’s Museum of Richmond, please view our online brochure or contact the Museum.
- Qualified Charitable Distribution: Did you know that if you are 70 ½ or older a donation from your IRA directly to the Children’s Museum of Richmond can provide great tax benefits? An IRA owner who is 70 ½ or older can donate and therefore exclude up to $100,000 from gross income of their required minimum distribution; for a married couple, if both individuals are age 70 ½ or over and both have IRAs, each person can exclude up to the $100,000, totaling $200,000 per year. If you wish to take advantage of this great program, please contact your IRA plan administrator – the donation must come directly from your IRA to the Children’s Museum. And, please make sure that your plan administrator includes your name and address so that the Children’s Museum can mail you a written acknowledgment of your contribution. Questions? Please contact us. More information is also available via the IRS website.
- Art Studio Donations: The Children’s Museum of Richmond relies heavily on community-based donations to provide materials for children to CREATE, MANIPULATE, EXPLORE, & EXPERIENCE possibilities in our Art Studio exhibits. See our online list of approved materials to donate.
Volunteer: Along with the joy and fulfillment that comes from helping children learn, our volunteers enjoy professional skill development and work experience. Ongoing opportunities include:
- Art Studio Assistant: Help children make great projects in our Art Studio! Assist the Art Studio Coordinator in daily duties. Organize craft supplies, create displays, and maintain a clean and safe working space in the Art Studio.
- Book Bank Assistant: Play a vital behind-the-scenes role in supporting early literacy in our community. Volunteers help sort and organize donated books by quality and grade level, ensuring each book is ready to be shared with children and families who need them most.
- Exhibit Buddy: Interact with guests in the exhibit spaces by showing children how the exhibits work and offering ideas for play. Help ensure exhibits remain safe and organized by supervising play and assisting with tidying throughout your shift.
- Field Trip Prep: We host a variety of field trips at our Museum, and our education team doesn’t have the capacity to prep all the materials themselves!
- Skill-Based Volunteers: Are you a professional or retired professional looking to give back to your community? The Children’s Museum is looking for skills-based volunteers to utilize their talents and make a difference in the lives of the children that we serve.
- Special Events: Throughout the year, the Children’s Museum of Richmond has special events or themed days. On these occasions, volunteers help with activities such as special crafts, games, or other supporting roles and should be prepared to be flexible with assignments.
- Who Can Volunteer?
Internships: If you are a college student or recent graduate seeking a program that will utilize your interests and skills, then the Children’s Museum is the place for you! Here we will give you a chance to gain valuable experience in several areas in the non-profit industry. Internships are available in all of our departments, so that you have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas.
Support the Children’s Museum of Richmond... by simply joining, giving, and volunteering here:
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/about/get-involved/