Museum Floor Programs Volunteer

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Help make the weekends at the Ohio History Center great by facilitating hands-on make-and-take projects, or one of our Fascination Stations. Volunteers must have great people skills and experience interacting with all ages and learning styles. A great position for college students looking for education and museum experience

Requirements: Volunteers must able to interact with all ages and learning styles, able to set up materials on the floor, and facilitate involvement of guests. Ages 14+, great opportunity for students

Time Commitment: This position requires a commitment of several specific
weekends a year, Sept.- Feb., as well as training sessions.

Training: Specific training is provided for each station. All Floor Volunteers must also do at least 2 days training in Ohio Village so as to be able to answer all visitor questions.

Volunteers currently receive the following perks:
* Impacting children’s life through Ohio’s history
* Free admission to the Ohio History Center (on normal operating days)
* Discount in the Ohio History Center Museum Store
* Discounts on fees for workshops, lectures, special events, and tours sponsored by the Ohio History Connection
* Volunteer events/socials
* Volunteers donating a certain amount of hours in a calendar year are eligible to receive a free volunteer membership the following year:

• Free regular admission for one year to all 50+ sites and museums statewide
• Discounts on most purchases in the Ohio History Store and Archives/Library at the Ohio History Center, participating sites and online
• Reciprocal membership benefits at over 200 historical museums and sites nationwide through the "Time Travelers" program
• Invitations to members-only events and exhibit openings
• Enjoy Buy One, Get One Free admission to select Columbus museums and attractions (COSI, Zoo, CMA, Franklin Park and more)