Water Ways Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Virginia Living Museum
Please visit the new page to apply.
Water Ways is a traveling Smithsonian Exhibit that is being featured at the Virginia Living Museum through July 9, 2017.
Water Ways focuses on the numerous relationships between people and water. How has water shaped our history and traditions? How does it impact our daily life? What does the future hold for water?
INTERPRETIVE DUTIES:
* Greet and warmly welcome all guests
* Relate to all guests in a friendly, respectful, and 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 exhibit/area, animals and museum events
* 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
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 "Water Ways" in your preferences and any experience you have in entomology and any area in the natural sciences.
* Jot down 2 references that we can contact on your behalf (teachers, supervisors, coaches, co-workers, committee members, etc).
* You’ll come in at the VLM for an interview when your schedule allows.
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
524 J. Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Habitat Restoration
- Public Speaking
- Environmental Education
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- minimum of 4 months commitment
- Background check will cost $12 and there is a $20 training fee if onboarded