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9 people are interested
Challenger Learning Center Mission Specialist - Chabot Space & Science Center
ORGANIZATION: Chabot Space & Science Center
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9 people are interested
Position As members of the Challenger Learning Center(c) (CLC) Flight Crew, volunteers assist mission participants on simulated space adventures, complete with mission control and spacecraft! Volunteers will support the Mission Commander and Flight Director in facilitating a variety of space scenarios for weekday school groups and/or weekend public missions.
Responsibilities
- Assist Flight Directors with the operation missions in CLC
- Assist Flight Directors with preparation of materials and simulator for missions in CLC
- Utilize leading question techniques in assisting the students in problem-solving
- Assist Flight Directors with crowd control during missions in CLC
- Assist Lead Flight Director in necessary upkeep of materials and simulator used in missions
- Attendance of monthly meeting (first Tuesday of month)
- Observation and self-guided exploration and mentoring of history and orientation to the CLC, facilitation techniques, crowd control techniques, mission scenario review, orientation to the simulator and team station review
- Self guided center, exhibit and safety orientation, worksheets #1-3
- Mentor one shift for Center overview
- Thorough review of the Volunteer Handbook, Chabot website and volunteer website
- Monthly Volunteer Nights (optional)
Requirements and Qualifications
* Outgoing and comfortable working with various ages and levels of science knowledge
* Enjoy speaking and interacting with individuals or groups (grades 5 and up)
* Problem solver
* Interested in teaching or an experienced teacher preferred
* Interested in early childhood education and working with young children
* Awareness and sensitivity in interacting with diverse populations
More opportunities with Chabot Space & Science Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Chabot Space & Science Center
Location:
10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619, US
Mission Statement
The Chabot Space & Science Center inspires and educates students of all ages about our Planet Earth and the Universe. Its observatory, planetarium, exhibits, and natural park setting are places where a diverse population of students, teachers, and the public can imagine, understand and learn to shape their future through science.
Description
Through partnership and community support, Chabot Space & Science Center is taking a leadership role in helping to guarantee that our children have a powerful resource for the next century's biggest educational challenge, equal access to high quality science and technology programs. Recognizing the new Science Center as a national model for other communities, in May 1998 the Smithsonian Institution and Chabot Space & Science Center entered into an affiliation agreement. Chabot is the only affiliate to focus on astronomy and the interrelationship of the sciences. In January 2000, the White House Millennium Council named the Chabot Space & Science Center an official Millennium Project. The White House Millennium Council recognizes national and local projects that facilitate public awareness of important educational and scientific issues that we as a nation will face in the new millennium. The Chabot Space & Science Center addresses the critical issue of broad access to the specialized information and facilities needed to improve K-12 science education and public science literacy. Chabot continues to offer inquiry-based student programs, which correlate to state and national science education standards, and will expand and develop new programs for students, teachers, and the general public.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10000 Skyline BoulevardOakland, CA 94619
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours each month for one year