Opportunities From: Birthplace of Country Music

Volunteer: Bluegrass Jam Assistant

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

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Museum Volunteer Training

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

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37620

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 1927 Concert: Jontavious Willis

1927 Society Concerts. These include heavy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar before the show.

Volunteers must be 21+ to volunteer for this event.

This event will be featuring the artist Jontavious Willis.

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

1927 Society Concerts. These include heavy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar before the show.

Volunteers must be 21+ to volunteer for this event.

This event will be featuring the artist Jontavious Willis.

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 1, 2025

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: RENTAL - The King Institute for Faith & Culture - The Change Baker

The King Institute for Faith & Culture is holding an event at the museum on November 3 at 7.00pm, with a reception begining at 6:30.


The event begins with a showing of the 16-minute documentary film The Change Baker, which has won some awards already, followed by a discussion with King alumnus Manolo Betancur (the subject of the film) and director Courtney Dixon. Manolo's connection to Bristol, and his success as a baker (his North Carolina bakery was just rated #2 cake shop in the country by USA Today), and his commitment to helping community make this a wonderful free communtiy event.

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

The King Institute for Faith & Culture is holding an event at the museum on November 3 at 7.00pm, with a reception begining at 6:30.


The event begins with a showing of the 16-minute documentary film The Change Baker, which has won some awards already, followed by a discussion with King alumnus Manolo Betancur (the subject of the film) and director Courtney Dixon. Manolo's connection to Bristol, and his success as a baker (his North Carolina bakery was just rated #2 cake shop in the country by USA Today), and his commitment to helping community make this a wonderful free communtiy event.

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 3, 2025

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Monthly Docent Zoom Meeting

This Zoom meeting for Docents is held on the first Monday of every month at 4:15. We will start with "tour stories" where docents can share interesting moments from recent tours, then spend about 20 minutes discussing a museum content-related topic, and end the meeting by planning ahead for the next month's tours. 


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

Meeting ID: 854 3920 7825

Passcode: 702017

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

This Zoom meeting for Docents is held on the first Monday of every month at 4:15. We will start with "tour stories" where docents can share interesting moments from recent tours, then spend about 20 minutes discussing a museum content-related topic, and end the meeting by planning ahead for the next month's tours. 


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

Meeting ID: 854 3920 7825

Passcode: 702017

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Introduction to the "Boot Scootin' History" Special Exhibit

An itroduction to the exhibit for local teachers and volunteers. Curatorial led indepth tour of the exhibit and its related educational resources and programs 

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

An itroduction to the exhibit for local teachers and volunteers. Curatorial led indepth tour of the exhibit and its related educational resources and programs 

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 6, 2025

Zip Code: 37620

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Museum Story Time

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

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Nest of Singing Birds Ballad Swap

Tickets: $20

A ballad swap, hosted by eighth-generation ballad singer Donna Ray Norton, celebrates Appalachian heritage. This informal gathering offers a glimpse into an age-old practice, bringing together singers from across the region to share stories and songs passed down through generations.


Event time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Tickets: $20

A ballad swap, hosted by eighth-generation ballad singer Donna Ray Norton, celebrates Appalachian heritage. This informal gathering offers a glimpse into an age-old practice, bringing together singers from across the region to share stories and songs passed down through generations.


Event time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 8, 2025

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Songwriter Circle Assistant

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

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Intern Hours

This is for Interns to record their hours.

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

This is for Interns to record their hours.

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shadow Volunteer

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!

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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!

Program: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No