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10 people are interested
Observatory Deck Guide
ORGANIZATION: Chabot Space & Science Center
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10 people are interested
Position
D AYTIME: (Wednesday through Sunday plus holidays)
Chabot’s telescopes are the foundation of the center. Daytime Observatory volunteers have the unique opportunity of introducing the sunlit sky as well as spectacular 8", 20" and 36" telescopes to visitors. Volunteers will share the history of Chabot’s telescopes and how they are used, offer tours and lead or assist with daytime observing of the sun, moon and planets.
NIGHTTIME: (Friday and Saturday nights)
Astronomy programs are presented on Friday and Saturday evenings free to the public. Astronomically inclined volunteers share the history and use of our telescopes including the 8", 20" refractors and 36" reflector helping visitors explore the nighttime sky and the universe beyond.
Responsibilities- Provides historical and technical information about our telescopes, their night viewing hours, and the Telescope Makers Workshop (TMW)
- Answers technical questions on how different telescopes work, covering lenses and mirrors
- Operates the sun-spotter, solar viewers, solar telescope, and the SDO for visitors (future training will be provided for the solar telescope)
- Leads tours through all three domes for groups of visitors
- Demonstrates demos and uses the sound wall to educate and entertain visitors
- Answers general astronomy questions, looking the answers up for guests if needed
- Entertains and educates visitors in line for the telescopes about the celestial object a telescope is currently viewing
- Two Mentor sessions for Center overview and observatory deck
- Self-guided center, exhibit and safety orientation, worksheets #1-3 (complete in first 5 shifts)
- Thorough review of the Volunteer Handbook, Chabot website and volunteer website
- Observatory Deck Training Series 1-3 are optional but encouraged
- Enrichment Speakers (optional monthly educational workshops and lectures)
- Solar training
- Enjoy initiating conversation and approaching people in a positive and enthusiastic manner
- Astronomy background and/or motivation to learn
- Awareness and sensitivity in interacting with diverse populations
- Experience teaching youth, storytelling, information presentation techniques, and technical aptitude a plus
More opportunities with Chabot Space & Science Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Chabot Space & Science Center
Location:
10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619, US
Mission Statement
The Chabot Space & Science Center inspires and educates students of all ages about our Planet Earth and the Universe. Its observatory, planetarium, exhibits, and natural park setting are places where a diverse population of students, teachers, and the public can imagine, understand and learn to shape their future through science.
Description
Through partnership and community support, Chabot Space & Science Center is taking a leadership role in helping to guarantee that our children have a powerful resource for the next century's biggest educational challenge, equal access to high quality science and technology programs. Recognizing the new Science Center as a national model for other communities, in May 1998 the Smithsonian Institution and Chabot Space & Science Center entered into an affiliation agreement. Chabot is the only affiliate to focus on astronomy and the interrelationship of the sciences. In January 2000, the White House Millennium Council named the Chabot Space & Science Center an official Millennium Project. The White House Millennium Council recognizes national and local projects that facilitate public awareness of important educational and scientific issues that we as a nation will face in the new millennium. The Chabot Space & Science Center addresses the critical issue of broad access to the specialized information and facilities needed to improve K-12 science education and public science literacy. Chabot continues to offer inquiry-based student programs, which correlate to state and national science education standards, and will expand and develop new programs for students, teachers, and the general public.
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10000 Skyline BoulevardOakland, CA 94619
DATE POSTED
August 27, 2022
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 8 hours each month for one year