VOLUNTEER @ CML

Be a part of the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) family! It's a fun and easy way to complete your community service hours for your school or just to come in out of the kindness of your own heart. No matter what your needs, we have oodles of projects for everyone.

How to Get Started

ADULT VOLUNTEERS (over 18 years old):

• Download an Adult Volunteer Application here.
• Complete and return this form via email, fax or snail mail.
• Once your background check has cleared, we will notify you via email to schedule your brief 5-minute wak-through with our staff.
• When the walk-through is complete, you are officially a member of our volunteer team! 
• You will receive periodic email updates with upcoming community events where we need adult volunteers to facilitate a fun activity at a CML booth somewhere in the community. The email has a direct link for you to sign up for the event and time slot of your choosing.
• If you'd like to come into the Museum to volunteer on your own, simply email us the day and time you'd like to come in and we'll see what projects we have available. Email your volunteer request dates and times to Kendra McCabe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Kendra at 843.853.8962. She will confirm with you prior to your coming in.
• You can opt out of our volunteer program at any time by notifying us you are no longer available for volunteer hours.

TEEN VOLUNTEERS (13 – 18 years old):

• For general volunteering, download a Teen Volunteer Application here.
• For camp volunteering, download a Jr. Camp Counselor Application here.
• If you are interested in both general and camp volunteering, you must complete both forms. Note: Summer Jr. Camp Counselors will be required to attend a one-hour training workshop prior to  volunteering with us. 
• Complete and return the form(s) via email, fax or snail mail.
• Once we receive your form, you are officially a member of our volunteer team!
• If you are 16-18 years old, then once your background check has cleared, we will notify you via email that you are cleared to volunteer with us (teens under 16 years old are not subject to background checks).
• Let us know when you are available to come in to volunteer and we'll see what projects we have available. Email your volunteer request dates and times to Kendra McCabe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Kendra at 843.853.8962. She will confirm with you prior to your coming in. 
• You can opt out of our volunteer program at any time by notifying us you are no longer available for volunteer hours.