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Shark Zone Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Virginia Living Museum
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
POSITION TITLE: SHARK ZONE VOLUNTEER
Sharks are important and increasingly endangered and through the work of National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry volunteers will assist guests in learning about these unique predators and their importance in our ecosystem.
PURPOSE: To enhance the guest experience by plunging guests into the underwater world of sharks through
MINIMUM AGE: 15 years old to volunteer alone and ages 11-14 with an adult (family volunteer).
INTERPRETIVE DUTIES:
- Greet and warmly welcome all guests
- Engage and relate to all guests in a friendly, respectful, and enthusiastic manner
- Anticipate and answer guest questions as they arise
- Ability to represent the museum in a professional and knowledgeable manner at all times
- Provide accurate and current information on the exhibit/area, information pertaining to Sharks, their habitats and other museum information as necessary
- Adhere to museum policies and procedures
- Ability to direct and command the group attention and assure no parts of the exhibit are damaged
- Work well with others as well as maintain a high level of guest interaction
- Explain or demonstrate the best way to view exhibits or help visitors who are in need of assistance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- All Virginia Living Museum volunteers must work at least 1 shift per month.
- Strong interest in history and education desired, but not required.
- Dependable and flexible
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods
- An enthusiastic, outgoing personality and a desire to work with and educate others
- Ability to initiate interactions with strangers
- 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
- Shark Zone Training Class
SUPERVISOR: Reports to Volunteer Services Staff
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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 31, 2019
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 11
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours a month, 50 hours for benefits.
- Ages 11-14 may volunteer with the supervision of a parent, who must apply as a Family Volunteer. Applications are listed on website: https://thevlm.org/join/volunteer/applications/