Volunteer

Whether you can give a few days a year or a few hours each week, your contribution will help this American estate to thrive. And few organizations offer such a wide variety of volunteer opportunities! Volunteer hours provide Maymont with the equivalent of 11 full-time staff members. They are an integral part of our organization and serve in a number of capacities. Time commitments vary; special events volunteers may work only one or two days a year, while other volunteers work several hours a month. Meet some of Maymont’s volunteers.

Maymont’s longtime friend and mansion volunteer Bill Long passed away on Saturday, June 9. He was just two weeks shy of his 100th birthday, which mansion volunteers and staff were looking forward to celebrating with him at our annual picnic. For 39 years, Bill held a special place in the heart of the Maymont community. Read more about Bill and his impact on Maymont. Memorial contributions in memory of Bill can be made through a donation to the Maymont Council. 

How You Can Help

• Introduce guests to the estate and help them plan their visits
• Share our history as a mansion guide or costumed interpreter
• Reveal the wonders of the natural world in the Nature Center
• Join the celebration during fun-filled events throughout the year
• Keep the animals happy and healthy as a barn attendant
• Beautify the gardens alongside professional horticulturists
• Organize and prepare for programs, events and mailings

View a list of volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Benefits

• Free admission to the Nature Center
• Merchandise discount
• Invitation to annual volunteer appreciation event
• Subscription to the Volunteer Voice e-News

Apply to Volunteer

Download an application or complete our online form below. Questions? Email Maymont’s Volunteer Coordinator or call 804-358-7166, ext. 327.

• Volunteer Application
• Community Service Volunteer Application
• Volunteer Handbook

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application

Name (First and Last) *

Address *

City/State/Zip *

Home Phone *

Cell Phone

Email Address *

Date of Birth *

Employer/School *

Previous Volunteer Experience *

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? *

Yes

No

If yes, please explain.

Emergency Contact and Phone Number *

Health Conditions / Special Needs / Allergies

Areas of Interest (check all that apply) *

Maymont Farm / Zoology (age 18+)

Maymont Mansion (age 18+)

Nature Center / Animals / Habitats (age 18+)

Environmental Education

Gardens / Horticulture (age 18+)

Carriages (age 18+)

Visitor Services

Special Events

Administration (age 18+)

Availability (check all that apply) *

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Morning

Afternoon (before 5pm)

Evening (special events only)

Do you prefer to volunteer: * weekly monthly occasionally

Are you interested in volunteering as a family or group? *

Yes

No

If yes, tell us more about your group.

Are you interested in volunteering to fulfill court-appointed community service hours? *

Yes

No

If yes, provide the following: how many hours, when are your hours due, and why you were given community service. Please note we do not accept community service for all charges.

Special Skills, Training or Certification

How did you hear about volunteering at Maymont? *

Why would you like to volunteer at Maymont? *

RELEASE OF LIABILITY *

I agree to the following release of liability: In conjunction with my voluntary involvement undertaken for and with the participation and support of the Maymont Foundation, I hereby agree, for myself, my heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators to release and discharge Maymont Foundation, its officers and directors, agents, and volunteers from all claims, demands, and actions for injuries sustained to my person and/or property as a result of my involvement in such activities, whether or not resulting from negligence, and I agree to release and hold Maymont Foundation, its officers and directors, agents and volunteers harmless from any cause of action, claim or suit arising there from. I hereby attest that my attendance and involvement in such activities is voluntary, that I am participating at my own risk, and that I have read the foregoing terms and conditions of this release. I hereby grant Maymont Foundation the irrevocable right to use my name and likeness in any film, video tape, audio tape, photographs, slides, combinations thereof, for inclusion in any promotional or advertising purposes, without any payment to me. By submitting this form, I certify that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Are you a minor (under 18)? *

Yes

No

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign this waiver. *

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