Please note:
Restoration & Maintenance Facility is currently closed for new applications.
Join Our Volunteer Program
The Tennessee Museum of Aviation offers our Volunteers the opportunity to become involved in several areas of day-to-day operations. The array of activities within the Museum provides Volunteers the option to perform a variety of tasks. Volunteers are most needed for guided tours and school field trips. The flexible hours of our Volunteer Program is an added bonus for those with full or part time jobs or those retired individuals looking for something meaningful to simply devote a few hours a week. The Museum prides itself on being a “living history” facility with several airworthy Warbirds in our hangar. Our Volunteer Program is open to all qualified individuals with an interest in aviation and preserving history. We’re looking for Volunteers who want to get involved, stay involved, and become a part of our Warbird Family.
Tour Guides (Docent): This position has a wide array of duties. Docents are vital with tour groups, providing supervision and implementing safety procedures, while answering questions and providing information about our exhibits to groups of all ages. Scheduled tour groups can range from pre-school to senior citizens, taking 45 minutes to 2 hours. This position involves self-study and extensive contact with the public.
Aviation or History Host: The Museum needs Volunteers interested in speaking to student tour groups. Requires individuals who feel comfortable speaking in front of groups and enjoys history and storytelling. Most student groups are interested in the life experiences of those who have served in the Armed Forces; therefore, the stories you’ve told to your children or grandchildren may help to change the life of a student. The Museum staff will be glad to help individuals put together a presentation and discuss any thoughts for future lectures. This position requires motivation and the ability to feel comfortable with public speaking.
Grounds Keeper: The Museum has a small landscaped area around the facility. Volunteers are needed for trimming, pruning, weed removal and mulching. Although, a green-thumb is not required, kneeling for long periods of time and working with your hands are a requirement. Various other tasks would include the removal of debris from the parking lot and tarmac, cleaning windows, carrying out trash and assisting with minor museum maintenance. This position does not involve interaction with the public; however, the tasks required can be strenuous. (Please do not apply for this position if you are not in good physical health.)
Hangar Detailing: Visitors should have the opportunity to enjoy well-kept displays throughout the facility. Static aircraft need to be maintained, to best of our ability, by inflating tires and wiping leaked fluids from underneath the aircraft. Aircraft drip pans need to be cleaned. This position does not require any specific skill; however, it does entail supervision and instruction, and requires kneeling under aircraft for extended periods of time. Keep in mind the aircraft hangar is not air conditioned. (Please do not apply for this position if you are not in good physical health.)
Volunteers
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Choose an area within your abilities, interests and fits your schedule.
- As a Volunteer, your conduct, while at the Museum, will be above reproach. This includes politeness, good work ethics, an eagerness to cooperate and a professional appearance. You will need to show fellow volunteers, staff members and visitors courtesy and respect.
- Volunteers are required to dedicate at least 16-hours a month or a total of 192 combined hours annually. Once you reach this Active Volunteer status you will be granted more privileges within the Museum.
- Volunteers will undergo a 65-hour probationary period. The 65-hour period will take place during the first 5-months after signing up as a Volunteer.
We need capable, motivated and dedicated Men and Women who want to get involved, stay involved and become part of our “Warbird Family”
