Approximately 70 volunteers assist with the day-to-day operation of the Museum. Volunteer Staff routinely serve as the main public contact for visitors. Volunteers contributed over 4,300 hours in 2005. With the assistance of the Museum Foundation, the Museum plans two recognition events each year for the Volunteer Staff. In 2005 the Holiday Party was held at the club at Submarine Base Bangor. The summer event was hosted on the Museum plaza with the theme “Blast from the Past.” With retro-costumes and even a period band, the volunteer and professional staff enjoyed picnic fare prepared by volunteer Court Hanna.

Volunteers receive orientation and training for their responsibilities.
Benefits to volunteers include invitations to exhibit openings, behind-the-scene tours, tours to area military facilities, and museums, a discount at the museum store, and the Sonar Echo, a monthly newsletter.

For information about volunteer staff opportunities, please contact the
museum's educator at (360) 396-5547.