International Spy Museum
Cause Area
Location
700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20024
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Flexible Schedule
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Washington, DC 20024
The International SPY Museum’s Webster Docent Corps seeks its first class of volunteers. Volunteer docents will guide visitors through a highlights tour of the Museum’s permanent exhibits, providing an orientation to the Museum’s galleries and sharing knowledge on the largest collections of espionage artifacts on display. Key Responsibilities Greet and lead groups solo through the Museum on a unique highlight tour. Orient guests to the building including the location of bathrooms and exits. Respond to guest questions. Skills and Attributes Ability to deliver engaging, accurate, and neutral content about intelligence and espionage. Thinks quickly on their feet and can remember tour routes, stories, and details without the use of notes. Confident, clear, and expressive public speaker who connects with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Team player who thrives on collaboration Ability to represent the Museum in a positive and professional manner. Personable, enthusiastic, friendly, responsible and reliable Comfortable working with large crowds and a diverse range of people Ability and willingness to move around the galleries for extended periods of time. Requirements Must be 18 years of age Minimum commitment of one (1) year Complete a Spy Museum background check Attend volunteer orientation on Tuesday, September 10 Available to volunteer for at least two, 4-hour shifts a month beginning in December 2024 Shifts are currently planned for mid-day on Fridays and Sundays Complete Museum docent training Training program will meet on Tuesdays 6:30pm-8pm September 10 through November 12, 2024 (see schedule below) Some sessions will be remote; others will be in-person at the museum. Attendance is mandatory. Docents will be expected to complete roughly 3 hours of work between trainings including reading and watching content materials and preparing tour projects. Docent training will culminate in an approval tour the week of November 18, 2024; only docents who pass the approval tour will be allowed to give tours to the public. If the training times are not possible for you, please reach out to be placed on a waiting list for future training opportunities on different days/times. Interested? Please fill out the application below and submit it no later than June 15, 2024. Spaces are limited and early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be on a rolling basis as applications are received. Decisions will be made by July 31, 2024. APPLY NOW
Date Posted: 2024-04-04
Flexible Schedule
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Washington, DC 20024
The covert world of spying has always been TOP-SECRET. Not anymore! Help us uncover espionage stories and serve the nation's capital as a volunteer with the International Spy Museum. Museum volunteers play an essential role in inspiring and engaging our audiences and supporting behind-the-scenes work. Volunteers greet and welcome visitors, provide information, and support staff in a variety of functions. The International Spy Museum is recruiting adult volunteers to join our Guest Services team. Guest Services Volunteer Guest Services volunteers are stationed at the Museum’s information desk and strategically throughout the Museum to serve as a resource to visitors who require orientation and information. As part of the Guest Services Department, volunteers greet and welcome visitors to the Museum, encourage the exploration of the museum’s exhibition, provide wayfinding, and assist our visitors with external questions related to their visit, including transportation, nearby restaurant options, and other DC attractions. Key Responsibilities Welcome guests and assist them in planning and organizing their visit. Provide wayfinding assistance to our visitors in the lobby and galleries. Explain and demonstrate RFID technology to guests participating in the Undercover Mission Initiate conversations with visitors in the Museum’s galleries using exhibit content to spark new questions and ideas. Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older. A Background check is required. Must attend and complete all required training. Volunteer a minimum of 8 hours a month (4 - two-hour shifts) for a minimum of one year. Necessary Skills An engaging, outgoing personality. Ability to be flexible and self-sufficient in changing environments. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public. Ability to represent the Museum in a positive and professional manner. Comfortable working with large crowds and in loud spaces Ability and willingness to stand for extended periods. Volunteer Benefits Access to special lectures, events, and training related to the Museum. Professional development opportunities and Museum sponsored field trips. Museum store discounts. Two complimentary tickets to the Museum. Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. How to Apply Interested? Fill out the online volunteer application, and we will contact you within 14 days.
Date Posted: 2024-02-22
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the International Spy Museum is to create compelling exhibitions and other learning experiences that shed light on the shadow world of espionage and intelligence, educating and challenging each of us to engage critically with the complex world around us.
Description
The International Spy Museum, a non-profit museum exploring the craft, practice, history, and contemporary role of espionage, opened in Washington, DC on July 19, 2002. The International Spy Museum is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events.
The International Spy Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Many of these objects are being seen by the public for the first time. These artifacts illuminate the work of famous spies and pivotal espionage actions as well as help bring to life the strategies and techniques of the men and women behind some of the most secretive espionage missions in world history.
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