Gift Shop Volunteer at The National Aviary

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The Gift Shop volunteer works with Visitor Services staff to greet visitors and assist with ticketing and gift shop purchases.

This position is ongoing.

Days needed: Monday

Number of hours required: 4+ hours per day, minimum of 16 hours per month

Specific time/ shift required: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Volunteer responsibilities:

• Greet guests and complete the check in process.
• Utilize the Point of Sale system efficiently for admission, merchandising and scheduling.
• Promote memberships and our interactive encounters.
• Straighten, maintain and replace merchandise sold in the gift shop.
• Answer the phone.

Qualifications:

• Must be highly professional, respectful and responsive when interacting with visitors and colleagues.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Well organized, with both time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Works well on a team and is adaptable to a constantly changing work environment.

Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Submit an online application
• Participate in a 20-30 minute interview.
• Have a clear criminal background check and child abuse history.
• Submit for FBI fingerprinting or sign waiver if eligible.
• Have reliable and convenient internet access.
• Enjoy interacting with the general public.
• Attend new Volunteer Orientation.
• Attend at least five (5) of 10 Saturday monthly meetings per year.
• Commit to a regular monthly schedule.