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9 people are interested
Educational Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
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9 people are interested
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum is looking for volunteers to assist with its educational programs. Whether you have decades of experience or you're a student just starting out, if you're interested in teaching then we're interested in you! No specific background in engineering or the water industry is required; we are primarily looking for volunteers with general experience instructing children.Our staff and volunteers will be excited to teach you about the history of Boston's water system, training you to lead activities for our museum's educational programs. A program may involve helping students tour the museum, test water quality, build water filters, interpret primary documents, use a yoke-and-bucket, and more.
For this opportunity, we're interested in anyone who:
1) is comfortable with public speaking and/or teaching
2) is willing to learn the material and lead groups of 25 or less students
3) is able to work with kids for 1.5-3 hours (depends on the specific program; includes breaks)
Our need is primarily for help on weekday mornings, particularly Wednesday-Friday. Volunteer opportunities will vary related to how often schools, camps, etc. are requesting educational programs. Once you are ready to perform the material, we add you to our growing roster and let you know when opportunities come up. Choose which ones you want based on your schedule.
Interested? Reach out to us at ethan.grosso@waterworksmuseum.org
More opportunities with Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
Location:
2450 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, US
Mission Statement
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum uses its architecturally magnificent building, mammoth steam pumping engines, and the adjacent historic Chestnut Hill Reservoir to interpret unique stories of one of the country’s earliest metropolitan water systems. Through educational programs and exhibits focused on engineering, architecture, social history, public health, and safe water access, the Museum connects historic narratives to current issues and future challenges.
Description
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum at 2450 Beacon Street in Boston, opposite the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, is a non-profit museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the historic waterworks that supplied the City of Boston with public water.
The Museum presents unique stories of this early metropolitan water system through exhibitions and educational programs on the themes of engineering, architecture, social history, public health, and safe water access. The Waterworks Museum is located inside the former High-Service pumping station, a Richardsonian Romanesque building dating to the late 1880’s. The Museum consists of the Great Engines Hall, housing three historic steam-powered pumping engines, and a two story glass-enclosed pavilion, featuring an Overlook Gallery with rotating exhibits and interactive elements. Education programs, guest lectures, guided or self-led tours, and other special community and family programs are part of the regular calendar of events. Private social or corporate events are also possible through special arrangement.
Directions and hours can be found at WaterworksMuseum.org. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @MetroWaterworks. Accessible by T on the Green Line "C" and "D" trains, and by Bus (#51 and #86). Limited parking available onsite. ADA accessible and stroller friendly.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
2450 Beacon StreetChestnut Hill, MA 02467
DATE POSTED
June 29, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1.5-3 hours per education program (length depends on the specific program). Education opportunities vary in frequency.