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8 people are interested
Destination: Dinosaur! Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Virginia Living Museum
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8 people are interested
PURPOSE: To enhance museum guests’ understanding and appreciation of both our natural environment and prehistoric creatures. The volunteer will interact directly with the public by sharing knowledge of the dinosaurs on exhibit as well as other related specimens and by providing an excellent dinosaur themed experience and great customer service to all guests.
MINIMUM AGE:
- Must be 15 years old to volunteer alone, but can be 11-14 with an adult (family volunteer)
DUTIES:
- Greet all guests in a friendly, respectful, and enthusiastic manner.
- Participate in making the dinosaur experience "come alive" for guests using various interactive artifacts or props.
- Anticipate and answer guest questions as they arise.
- Represent the museum in a professional and knowledgeable manner at all times.
- Provide accurate and current information on the dinosaurs, the other related specimens, and the exhibit.
- Monitor the area to avoid various problems by preventing running, climbing, throwing objects, or other potentially dangerous actions.
- Adhere to museum policies and procedures.
- Work as a team with other volunteers and staff.
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 may be found.
- Strong interest in dinosaurs and/or natural sciences.
- Desire to educate others, particularly about dinosaurs and other prehistoric specimens.
- Have strong or developing knowledge of facts about the dinosaurs on exhibit.
- Ability to represent the museum in a positive way through attitude, appearance, and actions.
- Ability to maintain focus on guest interactions during unstructured time.
- Ability to remain in assigned area during the shift, with the exception of breaks.
TRAINING:
- New Volunteer Orientation
- Online Destination Dinosaur Training + On-Site Destination Dinosaur Training
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
March 20, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 11
- One day a week, 4 hour shifts