Volunteer with the National Law Enforcement Memorial and the Museum
Our Application Process
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Volunteer Opportunities
Museum Guides
Commitment:
Training:
We recruit two classes of incoming volunteers per year, the first in Winter/Spring and the second in the Fall. Below are our upcoming application due dates for the next class of Museum Guides:
- Winter/Spring 2022: Applications due March 15, 2022.
- Fall 2022: To Be Announced
Program Facilitators
Facilitators will share our educational workshops to visitors onsite and online. The Museum offers six different educational workshops (three onsite, three online) that bring law enforcement to life by considering the skills, critical thinking, and tools needed for forensic studies, crime-scene investigation, personal freedoms and rights, and even scavenger hunts using historic crimes. Additionally, Facilitators will offer “snapshots” of these workshops to general admission audiences, giving them a sneak peek into the deeper educational experiences available.
Commitment:
Training:
We recruit two classes of incoming volunteers per year, the first in Winter/Spring and the second in the Fall. Below are our upcoming application due dates for the next class of Museum Guides:
- Winter/Spring 2022: Applications due March 15, 2022.
- Fall 2022: To Be Announced
Event Volunteers
Event Volunteers assist with annual events organized on behalf of the Museum, including National Police Week and the Run for the Badge 5K, as well as other special events held throughout the year. Responsibilities may include visitor check-ins, ticket and retail sales, event set up and clean up.
We welcome applications for these volunteer opportunities on a rolling basis.
Behind-the-Scene Volunteers
We also have a few behind-the-scenes roles available for volunteers. Volunteers interested in behind-the-scenes roles are accepted on a rolling basis. These needs change throughout the year, but examples can be found below:
Behind The Scenes Roles
- Curatorial: Help with the collection and cataloging of Museum artifacts, with object-handling, digital photography (DSLR camera), and data entry.
- Education: Volunteer educators assist with classroom preparations, provide workshop assistance, program set ups, and help with special projects.
- Development: The museum depends on membership support and development to help make its fundraising goals throughout the year. Volunteers assist with meeting these goals and cultivating relationships with potential supporters. An understanding of museum fundraising and the law enforcement profession, while not necessary, may be helpful.