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6 people are interested
Welcome Desk Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
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6 people are interested
Volunteers are needed to staff the Welcome Desk at the FAU Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Visitors Center (ODVC). The ODVC is a destination where the community can come to learn about the research conducted by the institute’s marine scientists and engineers, and is visited by approximately 10,000 guests each year. The Welcome Desk attendant has a very important job; as the first person to receive ODVC guests, they are responsible for making a great first impression and ensuring proper procedures are followed. The attendant’s duties include greeting and providing information to visitors as they arrive, keeping a watchful eye on the ODVC while staff members are busy, answering the telephone, responding to inquiries about our programs and assisting with various organizational tasks as needed.
The welcome desk attendant is required to fulfil at least one four-hour shift each week and must be able to remain seated at the station for the entire shift. The number of visitors that come to the center each day is highly variable, while some days are very busy, others are quiet. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a book/etc. and also have access to wifi/a computer with internet to use during slow periods, but must be prepared to greet visitors as they arrive.
We are currently seeking volunteers to cover the following shifts:
Tuesday 10am-1pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
More opportunities with Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
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About Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Location:
5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34951, US
Mission Statement
Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast serving a uniquely diverse community. It promotes academic and personal development, discovery, and lifelong learning. FAU fulfills its mission through excellence and innovation in teaching, outstanding research and creative activities, public engagement and distinctive scientific and cultural alliances, all within an environment that fosters inclusiveness.
Description
Founded in 1971, Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is a research community of approximately 150 marine scientists, engineers, educators and other professionals focused on Ocean Science for a Better World. The institute drives innovation in ocean engineering and exploration, coral research and conservation, marine drug discovery, estuarine and coastal ecology and observation, marine mammal research and conservation, ocean dynamics and modeling, aquaculture and marine science education. To support these efforts and fulfill its potential as a public institution, Harbor Branch seeks to develop collaborations with life science and technology organizations and other entities, placing particular emphasis on intersections of environmental, societal and economic benefits. The site comprises 32 buildings set on 144 acres along the Indian River Lagoon estuary
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5600 US 1 NorthFort Pierce, FL 34946
DATE POSTED
August 8, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- at least one four-hour shift per week