There will be 8 types of volunteers serving at the museum. Below is a brief description of each one:
1. Visitor Experience Ambassadors: Assist at the Reception Desk; greet and orient visitors. 2. Gallery Docents: Will be stationed at specific locations throughout the Museum galleries. 3. Docent (Tour Guides): Will provide overarching guided tours of the entire Museum's exhibits. 4. Experiential Learning Center: Will operate the ELC and Fort Discover alongside museum professional staff. 5. Departmental: May assist in various departments throughout the Museum, duties may include: Monitor telephone calls; research and draft answers to Requests for Information; assist with administrative duties/special projects. 6. Special Events: Will provide event support to the special events' team. 7. Outreach: Will enhance and assist the design and development of material to promote the Museum and Museum events/programs to identified communities of interest. 8. Tour Bus Greeter: Will prepare for and greet tour buses that arrive at the Museum. Will provide maps and scan tickets prior to visitors' entrance into the Museum.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About National Museum of the United States Army
Location:
1775 Liberty Drive, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, US
Mission Statement
The National Museum of the United States Army provides the only comprehensive portrayal of Army history and traditions through the eyes of the American Soldier. Through preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting invaluable artifacts, the National Army Museum creates learning opportunities for all visitors and bonds the American people to their oldest military service. We are America’s Army Museum.
Description
The National Museum of the United States Army will serve as the capstone of the Army Museum Enterprise and provide the comprehensive portrayal of Army History and traditions. Although the U.S. Army is the nation's oldest service, it is the only service without a national museum.
The National Army Museum will honor United States Soldiers--past, present, and future--and provide an interactive educational experience illustrating the Army's role in creating and defending our nation, and highlight the Army's social initiatives and contributions for over 240 years.
The Museum is located on 84 acres at Fort Belvoir, Va., conveniently located near historic Mount Vernon and less than 30 minutes south of our nation's capital in Washington, D.C. The main building will be approximately 185,000 square feet. There are three main galleries: Soldiers' Stories, Fighting for the Nation, and Army Society. The Museum will also include an Experiential Learning Center, Medal of honor Experience and a rotating exhibit gallery. Future exterior elements will include an Amphitheater, Memorial Garden, Army Trail, and an outdoor event space.
