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When
It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.Where
4203 Anderson AveSan Diego, CA 92145
About
Learn new skills and participate in a fulfilling community service opportunity while working on a team with living legends from World War II to present day. Help preserve and share the history of Marine aviation and its aircraft with thousands of visitors from the local, national and international communities.
The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum has the largest collection of vintage aircraft flown by Marine Corps aviators in the world as well as thousands of artifacts from World War I to present day. Currently there are 27 aircraft on display.
Opportunities are available as:
- Docent (tour guide)
- Retail sales
- PR/Marketing support
- Special projects
- Restoration and maintenance of vintage aircraft
Volunteers also needed to help with Open Cockpit Days. The 2017 Open Cockpit Days are May 27-28, June 10-11 and 24-25, July 8-9 and 22-23, August 12-13 and 26-27 and September 9-10.
All training is provided. Our volunteer roster includes people from 16 to 95 years of age, many of whom are veterans who served as military pilots and air crew. All who enjoy learning and sharing U.S. and aviation history are most welcome.
Skills
- History
- People Skills
- Math / Science Instruction
- Community Outreach
- General Education
- STEM
Good Match For
Teens People 55+ Group
Requirements & Commitment
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Times are flexible.