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4 people are interested
Astronomy Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Dayton Society of Natural History
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4 people are interested
Volunteers in the Hall of the Universe work alongside the Astronomy department to enrich the experience of the visitors in the exhibit and Planetarium.Volunteers assist and lead public programs to educate, engage, and entertain visitors about the Hall of the Universe.They may also assist and lead the daily programmed shows inside the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater. Some behind the scenes work may also come up as you learn about and help prepare telescopes or program materials.
· Bring a positive energy to educate and engage with guests at the museum.
· Be friendly and knowledgeable about what the museum offers to assist volunteers.
· Learn about the astronomy exhibits in order to help interpret, develop, and lead programming in these areas.
· Learn, assist, and lead planetarium shows in the space theater.
· Learn about and help prepare equipment such as telescopes or our portable planetarium for programming.
· Communicate with supervisors regarding schedules and availability.
· Be flexible and ready to learn and assist with new opportunities such as after hour events.
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About Dayton Society of Natural History
Location:
2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH 45414, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Dayton Society of Natural History is to educate and enlighten all people of the region about the wonders of the world through the work of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, and Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve.
Description
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is based on the understanding that science is the process through which we come to understand our world, and that play is the way children do science. Thus, we are a place where play and learning come together so that visitors of all ages can explore the wonders of the world. The Museum includes a host of places for adventure: the Hall of the Universe, the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater, Oscar Boonshoft Science Central, the Mead TreeHouse, Bieser Discovery Center, The Discovery Zoo, and two galleries for temporary exhibits. Adventures are enhanced through real specimens and artifacts from the museum's collection of 1.8 million items.
Our sister site, SunWatch Indian Village, brings to life the 900 year old Fort Ancient culture. Here visitors of all ages can experience the daily lives of these members of Dayton's first neighborhood.
SunWatch currently combines experimental archaeological research, including the reconstruction of the Fort Ancient structures in their original 13th century locations, with an interpretive center that exhibits many of the artifacts that have been recovered from the site. The village reconstruction includes five lath and daub structures with grass thatch roofs, portions of a stockade, and a native garden and prairie with plants typical of the period. Inferred astronomical alignments originate from a complex of posts at the center of the village that have also been replaced.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2600 Deweese PkwyDayton, OH 45414
DATE POSTED
January 13, 2020
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Astronomy
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer shifts are 3 hours in length, but we can work with your schedule.
- A volunteer application will be sent and must be completed and submitted online. You may also find an application at our website. Applications are accepted from August 12th-April 15th.