Applications

Volunteer Application Forms

The Virginia Living Museum reviews all volunteer applications. Selected applicants will meet with Volunteer Services staff to match skills and interests. Position offers are made based on successful interviews, reference checks and space availability.

To apply to volunteer, please download and fill out the appropriate forms. Processing can take a minimum of three to four weeks. Please be patient.

As part of the screening process, adult applicants must complete an online background check with Verified Volunteers. Cost to applicant: $12. A link will be provided after successful reference checks.

There is a one-time TRAINING FEE of $20 for volunteers upon acceptance into the program.

Adult Volunteers

Adult Volunteer Application (Doc)

Adult Volunteer Application (PDF)

Junior Volunteers

Junior Application/Code of Conduct (apply online)

Junior Application and Conduct (Doc)

Junior Application and Conduct  (PDF)

Junior Recommendation Form (Doc)

Junior Recommendation Form (PDF)

Applications for junior volunteers are accepted year-round. Apply by May 1 for best opportunities for summer positions.

NOTE: Junior Recommendation forms must be submitted directly to volunteer services department.

Veterinary Internship

This internship is restricted only to Virginia Living Museum Volunteers who have completed 60 hours as an animal care volunteer.

Next opening Fall 2015.

Vet Internship Application (Doc)

Please fill out the above forms and email or mail them to:

Volunteer Coordinator

Virginia Living Museum

524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd

Newport News VA 23601

Please call 757-534-7428 for more information about volunteering, or email the Volunteer Department.