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18 people are interested
Outdoor Trail Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Virginia Living Museum
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18 people are interested
PURPOSE: To enhance the museum guest’s understanding and appreciation of our natural environment. Will interact directly with the public by sharing their knowledge of the trail and providing excellent customer service to all guests.
INTERPRETIVE DUTIES:
- Greet and warmly welcome all guests
- Ability to relate to all guests in a friendly, respectful, an enthusiastic manner.
- Anticipate and answer guest questions as the arise
- Ability to represent the museum in a professional and knowledgeable manner at all times
- Provide accurate and current information on the trail animals and museum events
- Ability to present a professional appearance in dress, speech and demeanor at all times.
- Adhere to museum policies and procedures
- Ability to direct and command the group attention and maintain discipline, particularly with groups of school children
- Work well with others as well as maintain guest interaction
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Maintain order on the trail to avoid various problems
- Know how to handle issues such as bee stings
- Help to close the trail at the end of the day following set protocols
- Keep an eye on the animals and alert staff to any problems
QUALIFICATIONS:
- All Virginia Living Museum volunteers must work at least 1 shift per month.
- It is necessary that you report on time when scheduled. If you are not able to attend, it is required that you inform Volunteer Services in advance so that a substitute can be found
- Strong interest in wildlife or natural history
- Desire to educate others
- Be willing and physically able to walk around a ¾ of a mile long trail
- Ability to represent the museum in a positive way through attitude, appearance, and actions.
HOW TO APPLY:
Go to www.thevlm.org/join/volunteer/applications
* Email, mail, fax or drop off your application to the VLM (contact info on form).
* Be sure to put "Trail" in your preferences and any experience you have in entomology and any area in the natural sciences.
* You’ll come in at the VLM for an interview when your schedule allows.
* The $20 training fee will be collected at on-boarding (post-interview) and it includes your uniform t-shirt, online portal access and all training materials.
More opportunities with Virginia Living Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Virginia Living Museum
Location:
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, US
Mission Statement
"Connecting People to Nature through Educational Experiences that Promote Conservation."
Description
Volunteers at the Virginia Living Museum enhance the experience of our guests, are an integral part of the staff, and enrich the lives of our animals. Volunteers keep the museum thriving, functioning and continuously growing. They give their time and talents to ensure the success of this non-profit organization and support our mission to protect what’s precious.
Volunteers at the Virginia Living Museum work with staff members to promote conservation by teaching the beauty and uniqueness of Virginia’s many habitats. They can be found helping in the public parts of the museum or behind the scenes working to maintain the high level of quality care we provide for our animals. No matter what the service, volunteers are an asset to the Virginia Living Museum. In fact, volunteers outnumber paid staff five to one.
There are a wide variety of positions available to volunteers allowing people to find a location at the museum in which they would truly enjoy volunteering. Whether you enjoy working with the public, prefer engaging with plant and animal life, or are seeking to acquire skills in communication or husbandry, the Virginia Living Museum has it all! We are seeking enthusiastic and dependable people, regardless of background and experience. If this sounds like you, please consider volunteering at the Virginia Living Museum and become a part of our organization.
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524 J. Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601
DATE POSTED
November 1, 2017
SKILLS
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N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- minimum of 1 shift a month for at least 4 months
- must submit an official volunteer application found online at www.thevlm.org