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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21230
The Maryland Science Center is proud to be home to the St. John Properties IMAX Theater. This five-story, 38 surround-sound speaker theater plays a mix of both 2D and 3D IMAX films. Volunteers are needed to ensure guests have the best IMAX experience possible. WE REALLY NEED YOU FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR! See below for schedule. Duties as Usher: Collect tickets Assist guests as they enter and exit theater Seat groups Observe audiences during shows Clean and maintain theater in between films Help Maryland Science Center guests have the best visit possible. Lobby Ambassadors provide visitors with a warm welcome and are on hand to collect ticket stubs and answer questions. This is a great role for volunteers who are at ease interacting with the public and have excellent customer service skills. Duties as Lobby Ambassador: Welcome guests, hand out map guides, and provide general information in front harbor lobby Collect tickets as guests enter the museum and ensure guests are wearing the day's colored wristband Act as "quasi-security" for the front harbor lobby to ensure visitor safety and satisfaction Roam exhibit floors, answer questions, and ensure guests are having a safe and pleasant museum experience Refer complaints in a courteous manner to the Manager of the Day Required Skills: Excellent communication and customer service skills; at ease with people of all ages Dependability Ability to exhibit great patience with school-aged children and their adult chaperones Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time Ability to use stairs both inside the theater and on museum floor Comfortable working in low lighting (Usher work) Training: Provided by Guest Services Schedule: SCHOOL YEAR (October-June): Weekly 4-hour shifts available Tuesdays-Sundays, ideally 10 AM-2 PM. SUMMER (June-August): Weekly 4-hour shifts mostly available Saturdays and Sundays, but there would be some weekdays, as well. Minimum Commitment: Two 4-hour shifts per month. Sidebar: Opportunities exist to serve as a Ticket Agent, as well, but this would be on rare occasions and only as the volunteer is comfortable. See Ticket Agent position description for more information about what the job would entail. Visit http://www.marylandsciencecenter.org/volunteer for more information and to get a volunteer application. All volunteers must submit an application, and volunteer appointments are by interview only. All applicants (over the age of 18) must complete a background check and orientation session, prior to volunteering.
Date Posted: 2024-04-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21230
Camp-In Prep Volunteer Camp-In is a one-night overnight program that combines an indoor, overnight adventure with exciting, interactive science education. Camp-In runs from January 2022 - May 2022, and we need assistance getting ready for each weekend event! Help behind the scenes with a myriad of prep work (prepping activity materials, making material kits, organizing and sorting supplies, and additional tasks as needed) Additionally, we need assistance taking inventory of our current exhibits to determine correlating Scout badge requirements. Someone familiarity with Scout organizations would be ideal for this role. Duties: Prep materials for activities: counting, cutting, photocopying, laminating, measuring, bagging, and sorting Assist in correlating Scout badge requirements with existing exhibit content Inventory materials, and re-stock as needed Required Skills: Organized, attentive, and detail oriented Ability to work without direct supervision Ability to communicate effectively Basic computer skills Physical Requirements: Ability to lift at least 10 pounds with some bending and kneeling Training: Provided by Camp-In Supervisor Schedule: 4-hour shifts are available Wednesday-Friday. Minimum Commitment: At least one 4-hour shift per week, for a minimum of six months. A willingness to volunteer for additional hours is always welcome!
Date Posted: 2024-04-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21230
Lobby Ambassador Lobby ambassadors provide visitors with a warm welcome and are on hand to collect ticket stubs and answer questions. This is a great role for volunteers who are at ease interacting with the public and have excellent customer service skills. Duties as lobby ambassador: Welcome guests, hand out map guides, and provide general information Scan tickets as guests enter the science center and ensure guests are wearing the day’s colored wristband Act as quasi-security for the front harbor lobby to ensure visitor safety and satisfaction Roam exhibit floors, answer questions, and ensure guests are having a safe and pleasant science center experience Refer complaints in a courteous manner to the manager of the day Required skills: Excellent communication and customer service skills; at ease with people Dependability Ability to exhibit great patience with school-aged children and their adult chaperones Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time Ability to use stairs both inside theater and in exhibits Comfortable working in low lighting (usher work) Training: Provided by Guest Services Schedule: 4-hour shifts are available Friday-Sunday. Minimum Commitment: Two consistent 4-hour shifts per month, for a minimum of three months. A willingness to volunteer for additional hours is always welcome!
Date Posted: 2024-04-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21230
Field Trip Ambassador Help hundreds of school children have the best field trip ever at the Maryland Science Center! Field Trip Ambassadors board arriving buses to greet students, teachers, and chaperones. They inform everyone of the Maryland Science Center’s guidelines, provide a brief overview of exhibits, and assist teachers/chaperones with the check-in process. Ability to provide information in a cheerful manner a must. Duties: Board buses and greet students with a smile Inform students and chaperones about Maryland Science Center rules, exhibits, show times, etc. Assist teachers/chaperones with check-in Help students safely exit their bus and enter the building Required Skills: Excellent communication and customer service skills; at ease with people Ability to exhibit great patience with school-aged children and their adult chaperones Foreign language skills a plus, especially Spanish Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to climb in and out of buses Training: Provided by Guest Services Schedule: School year only, October-June. Shifts are currently available Friday mornings, 9am-12pm. Minimum Commitment: Two 3-hour shifts per month, for a minimum of six months. A willingness to volunteer for additional hours is always welcome!
Date Posted: 2024-04-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21230
Promotional Day Volunteer Join us on the most exciting day of the month to help teach kids about science! Promotional days take place once a month and have additional special activities centered around a specific theme-like Bubble Days, Flight Fest, or Astro Adventure. Volunteers will work a station with an activity in 2.5 hour shifts. Duties: Greet guests and explain the activity Inform guests about Maryland Science Center rules, exhibits, show times, etc. Assist guests with the activity should they need it Required Skills: Excellent communication and customer service skills; at ease with people Ability to exhibit great patience with school-aged children and their adult chaperones Previous teaching experience a plus, but not required Training: Training for your assigned activity will be provided by the Marketing Assistant. You will always be trained before speaking to guests. Schedule: Promotional days take place on Saturdays or Sundays once a month, year-round. Shifts are typically available from either 11:30AM - 2PM or 2PM - 4:30PM. Minimum Commitment: One 2.5-hour shift per month, for a minimum of three months. A willingness to volunteer for additional hours is always welcome!
Date Posted: 2024-04-11