Thank you for your interest in serving at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas!
We have three programs for volunteer service and one for mandated service. Information for all four programs is located below.
You are welcome to contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@heardmuseum.org at any time. Please be aware that the position is less than half-time and does experience some seasonal rushes. Your patience is much appreciated!
Each Heard Volunteer plays a vital role in the museum’s ability to fulfill its mission to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore, and preserve our priceless environment.
Volunteer opportunities are varied and include activities such as working on the sanctuary or in the native plant gardens, guiding trails, caring for Animal Ambassadors, and assisting with classes, fieldtrips, or special events.
To become a Heard Volunteer, please complete the following steps:
Short-Term Service
This program is geared toward middle- and high-school-aged students who are looking for an opportunity to accrue a specific number of hours in fulfillment of an organizational service requirement.
Examples of organizations requiring such service hours include Green Cord, NHS, scouting programs, etc. Opportunities are limited and all students ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by a parent at all times.
Short-Term Service
The Heard welcomes corporate groups, church groups, scout groups, and other groups interested in serving together.
For group service projects, a donation of $25.00 to offset the cost of coordinating and preparing for the group is very much appreciated!
Minors aged 13 and older are welcome with adult supervision.
Please be aware that virtually all of our group projects are outdoors. Projects vary by season and mostly involve work in our gardens or on our 289-acre wildlife sanctuary. Small groups of 5-10 work best for our space, but at times we have projects that can scale up for larger groups.
To request a spot on our project calender, please fill out the online Group Volunteer Project Inquiry:
Court-Ordered or Pre-Trial Diversion
Court-ordered community service participants aged 18 and over, and who meet certain requirements, may fulfill service hours at the Heard Museum. Please be aware that, effective August 1, 2024, the Heard has implemented new procedures for this program.
For more information and to sign up for a service opportunity, please click on the link below.
www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13570D90EAEC3EFC53-heardcourtordered
Questions may be directed to volunteers@heardmuseum.org
If the gate is not yet open, please do not block it. Do not park in the spaces close to the museum; leave them for museum visitors.
As of August 1, 2024, the Heard Natural Science Museum will post time slots in advance for any work available. Please note that all shift times must be honored.
Please arrive at the museum at your designated time slot with your picture ID.
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