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1 person is interested
Teen Public Programs Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Dayton Society of Natural History
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1 person is interested
For our high school students we offer a teen program geared toward presenting young volunteers a different perspective of our museum.Teens work within the education department to learn and develop skills as they lead daily public programs and act as friendly Wayfinders for our museum visitors.There will also be opportunities for volunteers to meet and learn about our amazing astronomy and animals department.Let’s explore how we do all these educational and fun programs!
· Bring a positive energy to educate and engage with guests of the museum.
· Be friendly and knowledgeable about what the museum offers.
· Assist museum visitors with directions and information as a Wayfinder either in exhibits or at the Information Desk.
· Work alone or with others on public programs such as Discovery Table and Random Acts of Science.
· Prepare program materials and properly cleanup program spaces.
· Help keep museum exhibits tidy and presentable.
· Help with behind the scenes tasks or school programs.
· Communicate with supervisors regarding schedules and availability.
· Be flexible and ready to learn and assist with new opportunities.
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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
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Storytelling
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers shifts are 3 hours in length, but we do work with you availability. Teen volunteers are only scheduled on weekends, or with supervisors approval.
- A Volunteer Application is sent and must be completed an submitted online. Application can also be found at our website. Applications are accepted from August 12th-April 15th.