The Patton Museum has an excellent, but small, staff that sees to the day-to-day operations and coordinates special educational, ceremonial and promotional events that happen at the museum, on base or elsewhere in the country. Even though this staff is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of armored fighting vehicles and other artifacts in the collection, they couldn't do many of the things the museum is known for without the help of the Patton Museum volunteers.

The museum has relied on these men and women over the years to help in all aspects of the museum's mission. The volunteers are organized and under the direction of the director of the Patton Museum and charged with aiding in the restoration, preservation and maintenance of the collection. The Patton Museum volunteers make every effort to see that these machines and weapons are not forgotten and that they will be there for future generations to enjoy and study.

There are many benefits and responsibilities to being a volunteer. Only Patton Museum volunteers are authorized to work, crew and operate these vehicles. All volunteers must go through safety and vehicle training to learn how to operate them safely. Volunteers come from many walks of life, military and non-military, but all share a similar interest in preserving these pieces of history.

Being a volunteer also gives one access, at times, to vehicles and artifacts in storage that the general public may not get to see. However, along with these benefits comes the responsiblity of coming to work days, special events and sharing the many hours of hard work. The maintenance and repair of these vehicles is time consuming and sometimes difficult, but very rewarding when an engine starts, a vehicle moves or a new exhibit goes on display.