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28 people are interested
COSI Special Event Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: COSI - Center of Science and Industry - Columbus, Ohio
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28 people are interested
Individuals will enrich the COSI experience through support of special events, during peak periods of COSI and by assisting with special projects such as festivals, internal events, etc. Candidates should possess good communication skills, have a passion for educating the public and enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Candidates must also be able to stand for long periods of time, be comfortable performing in front of large and small audiences, including one-on-one interactions.
Essential volunteer functions include: interacting with guests, by answering questions, and assisting with their needs while they are in the building and provide concierge level guest services to all guests and Team. Assist with special events, most events will happen in and around COSI. Tasks may include facilitating learning activities, greeting, coat check, preparing mailings, data entry, preparing/assembling kits and direction finding.
Minimum age 18 years of age. Background check required. COSI will provide orientation and Training; On going skill development; Free parking; discounts in the Atomic Caf? and our Science2go Shop, and COSI Membership after 100 hours.
Please email: cosivolunteers@cosi.org for a job description or with questions.
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About COSI - Center of Science and Industry - Columbus, Ohio
Location:
333 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US
Mission Statement
To engage, inspire, and transform lives and communities by being the best partner in science, technology, and industry learning.
Description
COSI is a nationally esteemed science center that has delighted Central Ohio with all things science for 55 years, inspiring interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics and delivering our experiential, "hands-on fun" brand of learning. As a trusted educational resource for families, schools, and community partners, COSI is an essential element of our community, engaging more than one million people annually through onsite, offsite, and online experiences.
COSI - like science - is for everybody: all age, backgrounds and abilities. With this guiding belief, we serve as a pillar of learning and a cultural cornerstone committed to serving all members of our diverse community. Across our 320,000 square foot facility, we bring science to life through 300+ interactive experiences, nine galleries featuring world class traveling and permanent exhibitions, explosive live shows, our little kidspace(r) exhibit for learners birth through first grade, and a Planetarium. Outside our building, our award-winning educational outreach programs reach over 300,000 students annually in schools and community organizations across Ohio and neighboring states.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
COSI - Center of Science and Industry333 W. Broad St.Columbus, OH 43215
DATE POSTED
April 3, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Animal Care / Handling
- Public Relations
- Astronomy
- General Education
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 2 events in a 6 month period
- standing and walking