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Volunteer
Love History? Come Volunteer With Us!
Spindeltop Boomtown Museum offers opportunities for students, adults, youth and community groups, and businesses to volunteer for community service hours.
The minimum age to volunteer is 13 years old. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults age 18 + must submit a criminal background check through Lamar University’s Human Resources Department made available through the museum’s director.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
- Victorian/Edwardian Cosplay for special events
- Tour guide for either adult or youth tours
- Assist with special events
- Program creation
- Assist the curatorial team with collection management
- General cleaning around museum
- Craft or special skill demonstrations such as quilting, crochet/knitting, photography, printmaking, or blacksmithing. The possibilities are limitless!
- Facility maintenance - light construction and restoration projects
Benefits to Volunteering:
- 20% Discount in Museum Gift Shop
- Develop Skills
- Make New Friends
- Earn Community Service Hours
- Volunteer Recognition and Awards
Submit the appropriate application below to boomtown@lamar.edu or contact the museum's director, Jeanna Summy, at jmorales34@lamar.edu
Community Group Volunteer Application
Business Volunteer Application