Opportunities From: Birthplace of Country Music

Gallery Assistants (GAs) and Frontline Staff are the “face” of the Museum, interacting the most with visitors. Consequently, GAs are expected to be professional, personable, and able to share the museum’s basic information with visitors.

Gallery Assistants (GAs) and Frontline Staff are the “face” of the Museum, interacting the most with visitors. Consequently, GAs are expected to be professional, personable, and able to share the museum’s basic information with visitors.

Gallery Assistants (GAs) and Frontline Staff are the “face” of the Museum, interacting the most with visitors. Consequently, GAs are expected to be professional, personable, and able to share the museum’s basic information with visitors.

Gallery Assistants (GAs) and Frontline Staff are the “face” of the Museum, interacting the most with visitors. Consequently, GAs are expected to be professional, personable, and able to share the museum’s basic information with visitors.

Assist instructors with setting up the room, oversee check-in and checkout of students, and assist with the non-instrument instruction-related needs of instructors, students, or parents. 

Gallery Assistants (GAs) and Frontline Staff are the “face” of the Museum, interacting the most with visitors. Consequently, GAs are expected to be professional, personable, and able to share the museum’s basic information with visitors.

Gallery Assistants (GAs) and Frontline Staff are the “face” of the Museum, interacting the most with visitors. Consequently, GAs are expected to be professional, personable, and able to share the museum’s basic information with visitors.

This Zoom meeting for Docents is held on the first Monday of every month at 4:15. We will share "tour stories" of the good, the bad, and the interesting things that happened during tours in the previous month, plan ahead for the next month's tours, and, time permitting, engage in lively discussion about a content-related topic!

Those interested in assisting with tours who have not completed Docent Training, are encouraged to attend. The content of this meeting is relevant to anyone who wants to help with tour groups in the museum! :)

Recurring Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85439207825?pwd=pueXqExWujRxMbpFxTy6a0jD9IfBDj.1

Meeting ID: 854 3920 7825

Passcode: 702017

Organization: Valley Institute Elementary School,  Group: School groups (K-12),  Special Needs: Need to eat on site and leave by noon to make next stop on time. Intro guided tour. self-catered meal.

12 students

3 chaperones

We provide monthly after-school programs for Meadowview Elementary. Each month is a different activity based on the museum's content.

PLEASE NOTE: This event take place at the Meadowview Elementary School NOT AT THE MUSEUM. If you would like to carpool with staff, meet at the museum by 2:15. If you will meet us at the school, please arrive by 2:45. 

Friday night square dance at the Museum with Carla!

Museum Story Time recurring on the first Friday of each month. 

Help setup and take down and also direct guests to LC.

The museum will be hosting Record Expo Day on race weekend. We're expecting an increased number of guests this day and may need additional help manning the expo and/or doors.

Assisting the Songwriter Circle leader with anything they may need during their monthly Jam sessions. 

Help musicians load/unload, amps, instrument stands, etc. 

Place chairs around table.

Set out ice water and cups.

Private Event & Museum Tour for Universal Fibers Host: Lee Boyd (Universal Fibers Systems, LLC) Group: Approximately 12–15 international visitors from China and Poland Itinerary: 6:00 PM: Group arrival at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Dinner (Burger Bar catering) and live music (solo/duo act) in the Learning Center. 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Private, docent-led museum tour. 8:00 PM: Event concludes.

Private Event & Museum Tour for Universal Fibers Host: Lee Boyd (Universal Fibers Systems, LLC) Group: Approximately 12–15 international visitors from China and Poland Itinerary: 6:00 PM: Group arrival at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Dinner (Burger Bar catering) and live music (solo/duo act) in the Learning Center. 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Private, docent-led museum tour. 8:00 PM: Event concludes.

Direct guests to performance theater, check guests in on manifest form. 

This month's speaker will be Martin Fisher discussing the art of archaic recording.

Tour Details Group Name: SWVA 4-H Center   Tour Date: April 14, 2026   Tour Time: 3:00 PM   Tour Type: Introductory guided (includes a 20-minute guided tour with a docent available for the duration)   Group Composition: 15 Adults

Group Details Total Number: 20-25 Breakdown: 20-25 Students (Virginia High School), 2 Free Chaperones.

Itinerary Tour Type: Guided Museum Tour

Activities: * Introductory Guided Tour

Special Exhibit (Book of Ballads)

Banjo Bingo

Instrument Petting Zoo

Catering: None

Group Details Total Number: 20-25 Breakdown: 20-25 Students (Virginia High School), 2 Free Chaperones. Itinerary Tour Type: Guided Museum Tour Activities: * Introductory Guided Tour Special Exhibit (Book of Ballads) Banjo Bingo Instrument Petting Zoo Catering: None

Performance by Bristol Academy of Music in the PT.  Expected: 8-10 students performing, ~50 family members watching.  Note: BAM brings their own equipment; museum needs to turn on the lights.  Schedule: 1:00 PM: Arrival/Set up 3:00 PM: Performance 4:30 PM: Packed up/Done

Children's Day will be held in Cumberland Square Park where we will have several activities set up for them along with an instrument petting zoo. 

Set up will be from 8-10am

Event assistance from 10-1pm

Event clean up will be from 1-3pm (hopefully earlier if we get done quick!)

Community day allows guests to enter the museum for free on that day. We will also be offering banjo bingo sessions intermittently throughout the day. 

Assisting the ETNBA (East TN Bluegrass Association) with anything they may need during their monthly Jam sessions. 

This is a regularly occurring training

July 28 - Museum Store Training - This will involve training on the registers and provide lunch coverage. 

August 25 - Office Administrative Assistance - This is for anyone interested in helping out at the administrative office with tasks such as festival fulfilment, mailing (envelop stuffing and addressing), supplies inventory, and generally supporting the office staff with daily administrative tasks and needs. The training will include a tour of the office focused on where people and things are located and how to use some of the relevant appliances. This will be held at the office.

September 29 - Outreach Events

Shadowing, or learning by observation, is one of the best ways to train for a new role and become comfortable within the museum. Sign up for this shift when you intend to be in the museum in a learning capacity.  

Please email the Volunteer Coordinator after signing up for this flexible shift with the exact date and timeframe that you intend to shadow. Specific hours must be entered manually in order for you to receive proper credit for your time. Learning is working!