
Volunteers
are vital
to the success
of the Yale
Peabody Museum
if you have skills,
background or
interests to share,
the Museum
welcomes you!
Learn, Teach, Meet Fascinating People
Would you like to learn about dinosaurs and share your new knowledge with others?
We will train you to become a Museum instructor!
Classes begin:
- October 20, 2008 and run on Mondays and Wednesdays
from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for 4 weeks
All classes are held at the Peabody. The $40 course fee will be refunded to instructors who teach at least 4 sessions.
Interested and want to sign up?
For more information and to register contact the Volunteer Office at 203.432.3731 or peabody.volunteers@yale.edu. Only those interested in teaching should apply to become an instructor.
Interested in Volunteering?
NOTE: We are sorry, but because of transitions in the Yale Peabody Museum collections, we will not be taking any volunteers for Summer 2008. We are looking for volunteers only in the Division of Botany/Yale Herbarium. All other positions are currently filled.
Weekday volunteer opportunities include:
Weekend volunteer opportunities include:
Its a great way to reach out to the community, meet friends and help with scientific research. Its fun and fascinating! Hours are flexible.
Volunteers receive:
- FREE admission to the Museum
- A subscription to the Explorer membership newsletter
- You are invited to attend any lectures sponsored by the Museum
- You will also enjoy a 10% discount at the Museum Store.
No prior museum experience is expected. Training will be provided for all volunteers in departments throughout the Museum.
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Yale Peabody Museum volunteers!
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Find out why over 200 individuals volunteer their time and what they find rewarding!
For information on how you can become a Yale Peabody Museum volunteer, contact:

Jennifer Briggs
Volunteer Coordinator
203.432.3731
Fax 203.432.9816
peabody.volunteers@yale.edu
Or download and print an application to become a Yale Peabody Museum volunteer [PDF 216KB] and mail your completed form to the Volunteer Office. Parents of volunteers under 18 must complete a Consent to Treatment form [PDF 80KB].
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