Exhibit Attendant - Inspire and Educate museum patrons on our exciting exhibits!
ORGANIZATION: Science Museum of Western Virginia
Please visit the new page to apply.
Complete the required volunteer application at our Volunteer Portal ( www.smwvvolunteers.org/application)
Exhibit Attendant/Docent
Work with guests and assist them in their interactions with exhibits, answer patron questions, act as a greeter, maintain cleanliness of museum areas, and communicate with museum staff about issues with exhibits.
In this role, we look for volunteers who are excited to learn about our different exhibits, anxious to engage patrons - including children, and willing to find answers to the varying questions museum guests may have.
Personality: social, curious, and helpful
Physical Needs: requires consistent movement around the entire museum
Age Requirement: must be at least 18 years old to hold this position
Reoccuring Position
More opportunities with Science Museum of Western Virginia
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Science Museum of Western Virginia
Location:
One Market Square, 4 FL, Roanoke, VA 24011, US
Mission Statement
The Science Museum of Western Virginia sees over 90,000 students, patrons, and visitors a year. We believe in empowering our community through experiential learning and simply put, cannot achieve our mission without the support of our incredible volunteers! Volunteers are an essential part of our work-force and allow us to continue our mission: provide a public platform for local research and innovation to spark a curiosity in visitors and encourage the continued pursuit of knowledge. SMWVvolunteers.org | volunteers@smwv.org
Description
Located in the heart of Downtown Roanoke, the Science Museum of Western Virginia is a hands-on learning environment for both children and adults. We are a non-profit organization that boasts 12 exhibits, each focusing on a fascinating STEM topic, and our mission is to inspire our visitors to explore topics, passions, and careers in STEM. Whether you’re local to the area or just visiting the city, make sure the Science Museum is on your list of must-see attractions.
We provide a public platform for local research and innovation to spark a curiosity in visitors and encourage the continued pursuit of knowledge. We offer in-museum and outreach programming for patrons and students, as well as a 50,000 square foot museum space full of hands-on scientific exhibits.
HOW TO VOLUNTEERComplete the required Volunteer Application at www.SMWVvolunteers.org/application, and we will contact you to complete your registration and sign you up for shifts!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1 Market Square SE, 4 FLRoanokeRoanoke, VA 24011
DATE POSTED
May 22, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- Math / Science Instruction
- Teaching / Instruction
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Shift hours are: 10:00am-1:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm
- Visit out Volunteer Portal to complete the required Volunteer Application! https://www.smwvvolunteers.org/application