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11 people are interested
Museum Education Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: College Park Aviation Museum
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11 people are interested
Do you have interest in the history and science of flight? Do you enjoy interacting with people? If so, the College Park Aviation Museum could be an outlet for your passion.
Museum education volunteers teach visitors about the rich history of the College Park Airport, the oldest continuously operating airport in the world, and about aviation innovations. Education volunteers create memorable experiences for visitors through the following activities:
- work with Museum Educators to conduct weekday or weekend museum tours for scheduled groups (groups include school groups, seniors, families, scout groups, the general public, and groups with special needs)
- set-up, supervise, and clean up the hands-on learning spaces used in museum tours
- run hands-on learning stations in the museum, facilitating discussion, interacting with museum visitors in the gallery, and answering visitor questions
- assist with the community outreach activities of the education department
The museum is open from 10AM until 5PM daily, and education volunteers are needed primarily on weekday mornings and on weekends. Scheduling is flexible and volunteers must be comfortable working with children and families. Orientation and ongoing trainings are provided.Museum Education volunteers must be age 18 or over. We ask that you commit for the academic year (August-July).
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About College Park Aviation Museum
Location:
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD 20740, US
Mission Statement
The College Park Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting aviation innovations at College Park Airport and in Prince George’s County while fostering research, inventiveness, and lifelong curiosity about the history and science of flight.
Description
The College Park Aviation Museum opened in 1998 and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
The museum is a 27,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located on the grounds of the world's oldest continuously operating airport in College Park, MD.
The airport was founded in 1909 when Wilbur Wright came here to give flight instruction to the first military aviators.
Visitors to the museum step into an open 1 1/2 story exhibit space, which highlights the display of unique aircraft and artifacts and tells the story of the airport's many firsts in flight to today.
The museum gallery contains historic and reproduction aircraft associated with the history of the airfield, as well as hands-on activities and interpretive areas for children of all ages. Changing exhibits and new programs every month keep visitors coming back for more.
The College Park Aviation Museum does not have any indoor eating facilities, but during pleasant weather guests are welcome to eat picnic lunches at umbrella tables on our outdoor balcony, which overlooks the airport runway.
The College Park Airport, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, also features a 1919 airmail hangar and Compass Rose on the grounds. The airport runway is just outside the glass windows of the museum - be sure to watch for a take-off or landing as today's pilots take to the sky!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1985 Corporal Frank Scott DriveCollege Park, MD 20740
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2015
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- General Education
- History
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Annual