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4 people are interested
Touch Tank Attendant - work with horseshoe crabs and starfish!
ORGANIZATION: Science Museum of Western Virginia
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4 people are interested
Touch Tank Attendant
Host the Touch Tank. Educate guests, including school groups, on the different species represented (including horseshoe crabs), while handling the animals and protecting them during guest interactions. Training is provided to assure all attendants comply with animal care procedures.
In this role, we look for volunteers who are interested in horseshoe crabs, starfish, crabs, and the other types of animals located in our Touch Tank, and who are happy to educate others on their knowledge of these wonderful creatures. There is a significant amount of downtime in this role, when guests are not at the exhibit. It is important to be comfortable with periods of low-stimulation, but also be confident when dealing with large groups of school children.
Personality: amicable, confident, careful, and patient
Physical Needs: requires standing when interacting with guests and animals, with the ability to sit during down times
Age Requirement: must be at least 16 years old to hold this position
Recurring Position
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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
April 22, 2020
SKILLS
- Math / Science Instruction
- Teaching / Instruction
- Animal Care / Handling
- Aquarium Maintenance
- Environmental Science
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Shifts are 10:00am-1:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm
- SMWV Volunteer Application Required