Volunteer Opportunities

Each year, we work with more than 400 incredible volunteers – who donate their time and expertise – to help facilitate engineering activities with visitors, prepare materials for upcoming programs, support special events and outreach activities in the community, and more.

There are many different ways to support The Works Museum through volunteering and our team will work with you to find the right fit. 

We welcome submissions of interest from individuals and corporate groups.

Individuals, fill out the volunteer interest survey
Groups contact Sarah Kamstra, Event and Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@theworks.org

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:

For those of you who were representing a company, if your employer offers volunteer benefits—such as Volunteer Paid Time Off (VTO), donations for volunteer hours, or matching gifts—we encourage you to take advantage of them. Many companies will donate to nonprofits based on the time you volunteer, and those contributions directly support more hands-on STEM learning experiences for students and families.

Submitting your volunteer hours or requesting a match is a simple way to multiply your impact!

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People gathered around a table with educational materials, posters, and games, engaged in an activity or workshop in a classroom or community space.

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She Engineers

Volunteer at one of The Works Museum's signature family events, She Engineers, on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Families will explore the museum at their own pace while taking on hands-on engineering challenges, meeting inspiring STEM role models, and discovering that engineering is everywhere, and everyone engineers.

Curious what it's all about? Check out highlights from last year's event here!

Sign up below:

Volunteer at She Engineers

Pop Up Engineering at The Works Museum

Run hands-on STEM activities for kids and families during museum hours. Materials & training provided. Bring curiosity and enthusiasm!

(Ongoing) Sign up below:

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Material Prep for Workshops

Assemble hands-on engineering materials at your office or the museum. Flexible timing; teams of 5–30 welcome.

(Ongoing):

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Family Engineering Nights

Family Engineering nights are back! Facilitate fun, family-friendly STEM activities during these evening community events. All materials and orientation provided. There are many nights throughout the month, so you may choose the one that works best for your schedule.

(Ongoing) Sign up below:

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Volunteer at Festivals

Run hands-on STEM activities for kids and families at community festivals and events.

(Ongoing) Sign up below:

What's Your Engineering Superpower?

Do you have skills, talents, or demonstrations that might be valuable to The Works Museum? Interested in micro or virtual volunteering options?
If ongoing volunteering doesn't work for your schedule we are looking for volunteers to help with document translation, engineering demonstrations, and more!

Contact Sarah.K@theworks.org to schedule.

Check out our blog to see what else is in the works at The Works Museum!

Check out our blog to see what else is in the works at The Works Museum!

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Xcel Energy Day of Service 2026

Volunteers cleaned, organized, and completed material prep projects; helping us transition from our summer camp season, to another busy school year at the museum. Thank you, Xcel Energy!

STEM Day at the Fair 2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating STEM Day at the Fair with SciMathMN and volunteers from Xcel Energy.

City of Richfield Unity in The Community

Last week, we brought a little engineering to Unity in the Community with ring gliders! Families built their own gliders, then took them outside to see how they handled the breeze.

We Love STEM Family Day at Emerson

We’re grateful for another opportunity to spread our love for STEM, partnering with Emerson for their We Love STEM Family Day at their Shakopee location!

She Engineers Returns September 19

Save the date! Our annual She Engineers event returns Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, we are hosting a breakfast before the event, which provides a special opportunity for families to meet and engage with engineering role models. Breakfast space is limited, so reserve your tickets today.

Volunteers Share Identi-beads

Reflecting on their own engineering journeys, volunteers from Boston Scientific shared with campers which "identi-bead," or engineering skill, is most needed in their current roles. Campers loved hearing their stories!

Medtronic Kids Spark Day

The Works Museum was excited to partner with Medtronic and other local nonprofits to bring hands-on engineering activities to nearly 400 kids at Medtronic HQ.

Behind-the-scenes Volunteering

A big thank you to our Board of Trustees member, Rob Sleezer, and his son, Sean, for volunteering their time to support The Works Museum’s programs.

Volunteer Spotlight:

JERRY SOSINSKE – A CHAMPION FOR STEM EDUCATION

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For nearly 20 years, Jerry Sosinske has been a dedicated volunteer at The Works Museum, sharing his passion for engineering and education with countless students. Since our first Tech Fest, Jerry has played a key role in events, connecting community partners, and engaging kids in interactive engineering learning.

“I was lucky enough to have great support and lots of opportunities to succeed throughout my life. My goal is to pass this on and try to help other people who may need encouragement and support in their life.” - Jerry

Jerry’s dedication shapes future innovators and problem-solvers. We are incredibly grateful for his contributions and the lasting difference he makes. Thank you, Jerry!