Volunteer Opportunities

As a private non-profit organization, the Texas Forestry Museum relies on the help and support of volunteers to accomplish the museum's mission. Each year, the museums 200+ volunteers contribute over 1,000 hours of service. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Individuals and groups assist with curatorial and collections projects, education events, fund raisers, routine maintenance, clerical duties, give guided tours, and a whole host of other projects that benefit the museum and its visitors. Please contact the museum if you are interested in joining our volunteer team.

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS

• Contribute to important preservation and education programs of the musuem
• Training in volunteer area
• Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
• Volunteer Recognitions:
  
  
  • Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
    One volunteer will be chosen for outstanding service and dedication to the museum in the past year. This person will be chosen based on their availability and effectiveness in a time of need. The award will not necessarily be based upon length of service or hours contributed. This awardee will be recognized with a hand-selected gift that fits the personality of the recipient.
    
  2008 Volunteer of the Year, Larry Cawley
  
  
  
  • Volunteer with the Most Hours for the Year
    The sole recipient will be based upon the number of volunteer hours contributed. A $20.00 gift certificate to be used in the museum's Company Store will be awarded to the individual with the most volunteer hours.
    2008 Volunteer with the Most Hours, Johnnie Davis
    
    
  • Rookie of the Year
    This award that will be given to volunteers that have gone above and beyond our expectations in their first calendar year of volunteering.
    2008 Rookie of the Year, Mary Carroll
    

  For the purpose of recognitions, volunteer hours are recorded from April 1 to March 31.