Volunteers
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Become a VOLUNTEER
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Michigan Flight Museum! Volunteers are an essential part of our Museum as they represent the Museum to our visitors and keep things running efficiently.
Volunteering at the Michigan Flight Museum gives you the opportunity to learn about various global conflicts, aviation, history, and STEM research, while also learning about the millions of people who kept the country afloat at home. You will also be able to meet and befriend people with similar interests. Below you will find a list of volunteer opportunities.
- Volunteer ages
Volunteers are 18 or over. “Youth Volunteers” are 16 or 17. They are able to work independently as long as we have parent or guardian signatures on all the forms. Someone 15 or under may work if they are under the direct supervision of their parent(s) at all times.
where your needed
Volunteer Duties
- Docents*
- Gift Shop Attendants
- Ground Equipment Maintenance
- Ramp Crew
- Air Show Volunteers
- Security
- Air Adventure Flight Ground Support Crew
- Aircraft/Helicopter Mechanics
- Aircraft Restoration
*Docents and Tour Guides
Docents and Tour Guides are Volunteers trained to give guided tours throughout the Museum to visiting groups and the daily public.
A total of 12-15 hours of training will be provided over several days, plus required continuing education sessions.
The Museum provides free parking to all volunteers.
Michigan Flight Museum recognizes the extraordinary contributions of its volunteers. To show appreciation, volunteers are entertained annually at a special event. The exact nature of the event is determined by the Director of Events.
If you choose to become a member of the Museum, you are entitled to free entry to the Museum for one year, special benefits at the museum such as a discount at the Museum shop as well as a discount on our aircraft rides and much more.
- Docents and Tour Guides are Volunteers trained to give guided tours throughout the Museum to visiting groups and the daily public.
- A total of 12-15 hours of training will be provided over several days, plus required continuing education sessions.
Michigan Flight Museum's
ROSIE THE RIVETERS
Commemorating the millions of women in World War Two who were collectively known as “Rosie the Riveter.” The Rosie the Riveter Drill Team works to preserve the legacy by bringing to life the role that women have played and continue to play in our nation’s aviation accomplishments; from the women who built airplanes in World War Two to the women driving innovation in aerospace today.
