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Tucson, AZ | Coit Museum of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Volunteer Opportunity

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When

All Day, July 1 – Dec. 31, 2026

Where

Ken Coit Pharmacy Museum | 1703 E Mabel St #260, Tucson, AZ 85724

Are you passionate about the history of pharmacy and/or health sciences? Are you looking to gain museum experience?
Training is provided to ensure all volunteers are confident and well informed about the museum and its mission.

Greeters

  • Welcome visitors, provide a short museum orientation and answer questions.
  • Availability for 9 a.m.-noon or noon-3 p.m. shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • We ask that you commit to two or more shifts a month.
  • Experience in health sciences or pharmacy is a plus but not required.

Guides

  • Lead engaging tours of the museum (interpretive gallery and exhibits in Skaggs and Drachman halls), sharing insights about the exhibits, history and collections.
  • Tours are offered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with occasional Saturdays.
  • Guides start as greeters.

Other positions

  • Special events volunteers assist with open houses and other programs. This role may involve occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Collections management volunteers help with accessioning and related duties.
  • Curatorial volunteers help develop digital and temporary exhibits.
  • Marketing/communications volunteers support our growing social media presence and museum store.
  • Other: We accept volunteers with special skills that benefit the museum (exhibit fabrication, Spanish-language translation, etc.).

Please feel free to contact hci@arizona.edu with questions.

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