Become a Volunteer!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the museum, and are vital to ensure museum operations run smoothly.

Our volunteers span all age ranges and backgrounds; while previous experience in the aviation industry is always welcome, it is not a requirement. All you really need is enthusiasm and a few spare hours each month. We are always looking for persons willing to volunteer as:

'Perks' include access to special events, gift shop discounts, and more. If you are interested in volunteering with us, stop by and talk with our Volunteer Coordinator, call us at 713-454-1940, or click button below.

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Below are some of the many roles that volunteers help fill every day.

Museum Docent

  • Greet Museum visitors
  • Give a basic overview of the Museum's purpose, collection, and goals
  • Conduct tours of the Museum's building and its collection of aviation artifacts and memorabilia
  • When needed, collect admission fees, donations, and gift shop purchases
  • Assist with special events

Gift Shop and Front Desk

  • Collect admission fees, donations, and gift shop purchases
  • When needed, greet Museum visitors and refer them to a docent
  • When needed, give a basic overview of the Museum's purpose, collection, and goals

Curatorial / Collection Management

  • Assist with the stablization, documentation, and preservation of museum artifacts and documents
  • Assist with the development of new exhibits

Airplane work / hangar renovation

  • Work to restore vintage airplanes
  • Help to restore the historic hangar space used to house our airplanes and artifacts