Volunteer – National Museum of the Great Lakes

Volunteer With Us

Flexible Commitment

• All individuals and interests welcome. Give one day a month, five days a week, or anything in between—we’ll work with your schedule.
• Corporate group volunteer experiences provide team-building with purpose. To inquire about group opportunities or for further questions, email volunteer@nmgl.org.

Volunteer Program Presented by

Available Opportunities

Boat Attendant / Docent
Education Assistant
Gallery Attendant / Docent
Landscaping & Grounds
Museum Beautification
Office / Administrative
Research & Publications
Special Events Support

Come aboard! Complete our quick volunteer interest form and stay informed with future volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers 1st Day

First of every month!

12 – 4 PM

Drop in, lend a hand, and sample different projects – no long-term commitment required. Visit nmgl.org/events to see when our next Volunteers 1st Day is!

Come Aboard Today!

Connect the community to Great Lakes stories.

Support exhibits, programs, and preservation.

Discover new friends and skills—while having fun!

News

Boo on the Boat 2025: Trick-or-Treat Aboard Toledo’s Historic ShipsOctober 15, 2025 - 10:14 am
October 15, 2025 (Toledo, Ohio) – The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) invites families to celebrate Halloween at Boo on the Boat, happening Friday, October 24 through Sunday,
National Museum of the Great Lakes Hosts Second Annual Maritime Career Day — Now Open to the PublicOctober 8, 2025 - 4:30 pm
October 8, 2025 (Toledo, Ohio) – The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) is inviting the media and community members to attend its second annual Maritime Career Day, presented
Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship Now Illuminates Downtown Toledo SkylineOctober 1, 2025 - 9:23 am
October 1, 2025 (Toledo, Ohio) – The National Museum of the Great Lakes proudly announced the official exterior lighting of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship during last week’s