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Join the USS Midway Knot Team
ORGANIZATION: USS Midway Museum
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The USS Midway Museum is looking for volunteers who enjoy crafts and interacting with the public to join their Knot Team. The Knot Team has a very popular exhibit where volunteers demonstrate rudimentary knot tying skills.
They also make and give knotted items, such as Turks-head bracelets, lanyards and monkey fists, for a suggested donation towards the Midway Education Scholarship program. The total donations collected for the year 2015 was more than $100,000 from more than 17,000 knotted items.
Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes
Time Commitment: 10 hours per month. Flexible shifts are available 10:00am - 5:00pm on weekends and holidays, with the possibility of volunteering from home with approval.
Required Skills/Experience: Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to learn and demonstrate knot tying, and a basic understanding of the museum's layout and history. Previous knot tying or macram experience is preferred, but they are willing to train.
About the USS Midway Museum
The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests. Their vision is to be America's living symbol of Freedom.
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- - 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM
- - 12:30 PM to 05:00 PM
- NONE OF THESE DAYS WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About USS Midway Museum
Location:
910 N. Harbor Drive, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101, US
Mission Statement
Preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain our museum guests.
Description
The USS Midway Museum opened to the public in June 2004 and today is one of San Diego’s most popular visitor attractions with world wide audience. The naval aircraft carrier was commissioned in 1945 and served for 47 years supporting U.S. military and humanitarian efforts around the world. Nearly 250,000 sailors and officers served their country aboard the USS Midway before it was decommissioned (retired) in 1992. Museum includes more than 60 audio tour stops including nearly 30 aircraft ranging from the WWII era to today's technology in Naval aviation. Come be a part of this 'city at sea'!
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WHERE
USS MIDWAY Museum910 North Harbor DriveSan Diego, CA 92101
DATE POSTED
March 30, 2022
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- Sales Marketing
- Customer Service
- Transactions
- Bilingual
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 10 hrs. per month on weekends and holidays.
- Can work from home after some time on board and with approval of lead.