Museum Staff
The National Balloon Museum is operated entirely by volunteers. This offers many unique experiences for those who wish to volunteer or who need to fulfill a volunteer requirement. Our volunteer experiences are available year round and on both weekends and weekdays. Training is offered for all of our volunteers. Some examples of the opportunities are as follows:
Special Events
National Balloon Classic
Hall of Fame Ceremony
Museum Greeting
Tour Guides
Audio/Video Technician
Grounds Maintenance
Gift Shop
Host/Hostess
Museum/Artifact
Data Entry
If you are unable to volunteer at the museum due to distance or physical limitations, we do have opportunities that can be performed off site (from home).
To volunteer or for questions about volunteering and hours please contact Kendra Minks at the number below.
Office: 515-961-3714
Email: [email protected]
Board Of Directors:
Eric Martens, President – Indianola, Iowa
Dennis Anderson, Vice President – Ankeny, Iowa
Dan Bertsch – Indianola, Iowa
Christine Bertsch – Indianola, Iowa
Bret Christian – Indianola, Iowa
Joe Seymour – Indianola, Iowa
Debbie Spaeth – West Bend, Wisconsin
Joslyn Sperry – Cooperstown, New York
Ken Walter – Waukesha, Wisconsin
Representatives to the Board:
Kendra Minks, Operations Manager National Balloon Museum
Larry Simburger, BFA Liaison
Denise Day, BFA Representative