Volunteering at the Museum
Bishop Museum
Volunteers are a vital part of accomplishing our mission at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. To register as a volunteer, you will need to submit a completed application waiver and background check. Background checks are an important step in ensuring the safety of our visitors, staff, volunteers, and collections.
Please note:
- For general volunteer requests, we will only accept applications for the open positions listed below.
- For internship requests, we will process these on a case-by-case basis based on available internship positions. Because these positions fill up quickly, we recommend submitting your request 2-4 months in advance of the semester during which you would like to intern.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Botany Volunteer
- Donor Research Intern
- Entomology Intern
- Exhibit Greeters
- Invertebrate Zoology Intern
- Malacology Intern
- Pacific Center of Molecular Biodiversity Intern
- Press Sales & Marketing Assistant
- Wayfinders
Digitization Volunteer Opportunities
Education Docent Volunteer Program
The Education Docent Volunteer Program was developed to create a cadre of well-trained, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable volunteers who provide assistance, along with interpretive and educational experiences, to all members of our community.
Questions?
Email: maricel.barroga@bishopmuseum.org
HR/Volunteer Department
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
The Human Resources and Volunteer Department has office hours Monday through Friday. We are closed over the weekend and during administrative holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Bishop Museum
About the organizer
Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop, in honor of his wife Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop—the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty—Bishop Museum houses the largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific cultural artifacts and natural history specimens in the world.
Good For
Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Groups, Visitors, Bilingual Speakers, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Indoor, Outdoor, Farms & Gardens, Libraries & Museums & Stores, Help People, Help Plants & Nature, Admin & Clerical, Advocacy & Outreach, Technology, Media & Communications, Educational Activity
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, Community Engagement, Technology & Modernization, Non Profit Support
Requirements
RSVP Required
Volunteering at the Museum
Bishop Museum
Volunteers are a vital part of accomplishing our mission at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. To register as a volunteer, you will need to submit a completed application waiver and background check. Background checks are an important step in ensuring the safety of our visitors, staff, volunteers, and collections.
Please note:
- For general volunteer requests, we will only accept applications for the open positions listed below.
- For internship requests, we will process these on a case-by-case basis based on available internship positions. Because these positions fill up quickly, we recommend submitting your request 2-4 months in advance of the semester during which you would like to intern.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Botany Volunteer
- Donor Research Intern
- Entomology Intern
- Exhibit Greeters
- Invertebrate Zoology Intern
- Malacology Intern
- Pacific Center of Molecular Biodiversity Intern
- Press Sales & Marketing Assistant
- Wayfinders
Digitization Volunteer Opportunities
Education Docent Volunteer Program
The Education Docent Volunteer Program was developed to create a cadre of well-trained, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable volunteers who provide assistance, along with interpretive and educational experiences, to all members of our community.
Questions?
Email: maricel.barroga@bishopmuseum.org
HR/Volunteer Department
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
The Human Resources and Volunteer Department has office hours Monday through Friday. We are closed over the weekend and during administrative holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Good For
Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Groups, Visitors, Bilingual Speakers, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Indoor, Outdoor, Farms & Gardens, Libraries & Museums & Stores, Help People, Help Plants & Nature, Admin & Clerical, Advocacy & Outreach, Technology, Media & Communications, Educational Activity
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, Community Engagement, Technology & Modernization, Non Profit Support
Requirements
RSVP Required
Bishop Museum
About the organizer
Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop, in honor of his wife Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop—the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty—Bishop Museum houses the largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific cultural artifacts and natural history specimens in the world.