Volunteer: Museum RefreshVolunteer Opportunity: Museum Refresh at Hands-on House
Organization: Project Title: Museum Refresh Hands-on House will be closed to the public from September 2–12 for a museum refresh. Volunteers are needed to assist with: Outdoor Refresh: Garden cleanup and restoration after summer flooding. Indoor Tasks: Painting and preparation for the new exhibit installation. In case of inclement weather, volunteers will assist with indoor tasks, including sanitizing toys and preparing the indoor space for reopening. Volunteer DetailsMinimum Volunteers Needed: 5-20 Maximum Volunteers: No limit Minimum Age: 12 (Minors must be accompanied by an adult) Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Parking: Free, on-site parking available What to BringClothing: Comfortable attire suitable for outdoor work Gear: Gardening gloves (limited gloves available on-site); gardening tools (optional) Essentials: Water bottle to stay hydrated Volunteer Check-InVolunteers will meet a staff member at the front door for orientation and assignment of tasks. How to Sign UpTo volunteer, please contact Colleen Buck at colleen@handsonhouse.org or call 717-569-5437 to select your preferred dates and times. Why Volunteer?Volunteering at Hands-on House offers an opportunity to contribute to the community by supporting a local children's museum dedicated to fostering learning through play. Your efforts will help create a welcoming environment for children and families to explore, discover, and grow. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact at Hands-on House Children’s Museum. We look forward to working with you! Agency: Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster Volunteer Opportunity: Museum Refresh at Hands-on House
Organization: Project Title: Museum Refresh Hands-on House will be closed to the public from September 2–12 for a museum refresh. Volunteers are needed to assist with: Outdoor Refresh: Garden cleanup and restoration after summer flooding. Indoor Tasks: Painting and preparation for the new exhibit installation. In case of inclement weather, volunteers will assist with indoor tasks, including sanitizing toys and preparing the indoor space for reopening. Volunteer DetailsMinimum Volunteers Needed: 5-20 Maximum Volunteers: No limit Minimum Age: 12 (Minors must be accompanied by an adult) Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Parking: Free, on-site parking available What to BringClothing: Comfortable attire suitable for outdoor work Gear: Gardening gloves (limited gloves available on-site); gardening tools (optional) Essentials: Water bottle to stay hydrated Volunteer Check-InVolunteers will meet a staff member at the front door for orientation and assignment of tasks. How to Sign UpTo volunteer, please contact Colleen Buck at colleen@handsonhouse.org or call 717-569-5437 to select your preferred dates and times. Why Volunteer?Volunteering at Hands-on House offers an opportunity to contribute to the community by supporting a local children's museum dedicated to fostering learning through play. Your efforts will help create a welcoming environment for children and families to explore, discover, and grow. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact at Hands-on House Children’s Museum. We look forward to working with you! Agency: Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster Need Type: Volunteer Date: Sep 8, 2025 through Sep 13, 2025 Zip Code: 17601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Activity Volunteers neededWe need volunteers to help us with pop-up activities in the museum on Saturdays after 2pm and Sunday mornings/early afternoons. These activities will be brief (Usually 10 minutes or less) but held hourly. Agency: Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster We need volunteers to help us with pop-up activities in the museum on Saturdays after 2pm and Sunday mornings/early afternoons. These activities will be brief (Usually 10 minutes or less) but held hourly. Agency: Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 17601 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Admissions/Visitor Services VolunteersWe need volunteers to help with our admissions and visitor services department. What will you be doing? Anything! You may be helping to: check-in guests, ring out gift shop purchases, reset exhibits, or set up for a birthday party. If you are a high school student, this is a great way to get in your community service hours! Agency: Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster We need volunteers to help with our admissions and visitor services department. What will you be doing? Anything! You may be helping to: check-in guests, ring out gift shop purchases, reset exhibits, or set up for a birthday party. If you are a high school student, this is a great way to get in your community service hours! Agency: Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 17601 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Maintenance Volunteers NeededWe need help with various maintenance tasks around the museum! Examples: repainting, exhibit maintenance, gardening. Agency: Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster We need help with various maintenance tasks around the museum! Examples: repainting, exhibit maintenance, gardening. Agency: Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 17601 Allow Groups: No |