Volunteer at Day Out With Thomas

Call for Volunteers!

Event Dates: April 25 & 26 and May 2 & 3, 2026

We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a fun experience for the entire family!  We will need help in the following roles for the event:

• Admissions
• Photo Line Attendants
• Car Hosts/Performers
• Sir Topham Hatt
• Play Areas
• Thomas Gift Shop
• Character Support
• Moon Bounce Supervision (Aged 18+)

This is an excellent opportunity for youth to collect service hours and support a fun kid friendly event!

No prior knowledge needed; all training necessary will take place onsite. If you are engaging and excited to create a fun atmosphere to young children and their families, this event is for you! Free food is provided! Volunteers need to arrive on time at the Main Museum campus, 901 W Pratt Street.

Adult Volunteering

Volunteers assist in every department of the Museum and we regularly recruit volunteers for a wide variety of assignments, ranging from the Archives to Train Conductors.

Special Events Volunteering

Interested in volunteering but not able to make a long-term commitment? We still need you!

Group Service Projects

There is strength in numbers, and we could always use a few extra hands. 

Youth Volunteering

We love our youth volunteers and are looking for motivated, positive, responsible individuals aged 16+ to help us at the museum.

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