Building Wild with Nature Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Virginia Living Museum
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POSITION TITLE: FUN FOREMAN!
(BUILDING WILD WITH NATURE ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEER)
PURPOSE:
Volunteers will help children have fun with STEM and STEAM activities, and assist guests in using blocks, branches, bricks, stumps, twigs and logs to build at various locations throughout the campus. Volunteers will also assist with keeping the area as organized as possible while ensuring safe play in a non-threatening and tactful manner and will assist in disassembling structures at the conclusion of play.
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
- Ensure the safety of guests and the environment during construction of large structures; ability to diplomatically correct and re-direct guests
- Ability to represent the museum in a professional and knowledgeable manner at all times
- Adhere to museum policies and procedures
- Work well with others as well as maintain a high level of guest interaction
- Explain and demonstrate ways to interact with the exhibit
- 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
- Ability to lift, move and organize blocks
- 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
- Building Wild with Nature Training Class
SUPERVISOR: Reports to Volunteer Services Staff
More opportunities with Virginia Living Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
September 10, 2019
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Child Development
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A