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.
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