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5 people are interested
Teach Nano Science: Nano Exhibit Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Lancaster Public Library
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5 people are interested
Volunteers with a background in chemistry and/or materials science who enjoy interacting with the public and teaching will find this a great opportunity. The Nano Exhibit is an interactive exhibition that engages family audiences in nanoscience and engineering, introduces some real world applications, and explores societal implications for the new technology. Participants explore smaller and smaller magnetic materials, build a giant carbon nanotube,explore static v. gravity, etc.
If you have a few hours to spare or would like to take a more major role in the supervision of the exhibit such as ensure that all is in good condition and ready for the public and connect with communicate with other volunteers assisting, we welcome your involvement.
2 hours shifts are avaialable Monday thru Saturday morning, afternoon and evenings. Sign up for one or for mulitple shifts throughout the month.
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Location:
125 N DUKE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602, US
Mission Statement
The Lancaster Public Library inspires, empowers, and strengthens our community by connecting people with information, ideas, and enriching experiences.
Description
As one of the oldest public libraries in the country, Lancaster Public Library has been providing library service in Lancaster for over 260 years. Lancaster Public Library has two locations in the county including the main branch at 125 N. Duke Street in the City of Lancaster and the Mountville Branch at 120 College Avenue in Mountville.
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»Adult, children, and teen books, periodicals, and audiovisuals from a collection of nearly 200,000 individual items
»Research, business, and historical reference collections
»Research assistance by skilled professional reference librarians
»Educational, recreational, and cultural programs and events for children, teens, adults, and seniors in collaboration community organizations
»Public computers with Internet access, as well as computer instruction for adults
»Online access to databases
»Public meeting rooms for approved community activities
»Quiet research and training areas
»Special language collections
In addition to basic library services, Lancaster Public Library offers special and unique information services to specific groups of individuals in the community like the Duke Street Business Center, the World Languages Collection, and the Autism Resource Collection.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lancaster Public Library125 N. Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602
DATE POSTED
July 28, 2015
SKILLS
- Chemical Engineering
- Math / Science Instruction
- Teaching / Instruction
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hours shifts throughout month of September 2015
- good communication skills, bi-lingual optional, enjoys teaching families