Duties include:
- Interacting with Hands On! visitors of all ages
- Assisting visitors to get the most out of their visit to Hands On!
- Explaining the educational objectives of exhibits
- Assisting visitors with the use of materials in an exhibit
- Organizing and monitoring exhibits to ensure they are presentable and safe
- Roaming the museum with educational carts or interactive activities
- Leading Hands On! programs like Reading Time, Arts & Crafts, etc.
- Reporting any part of an exhibit that is not working properly
- Enforcing facility rules
Qualifications:
- Enjoy being around children
- Experience working with children through home, church, school, etc
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to meet and greet the public
- A pleasing smile and a warm, friendly greeting to all who contact or enter Hands On!
- General office experience (computer skills helpful, but not required)
- Willingness to commit to dealing with everyone you come in contact with in a respectful and understanding manner
- Ability to organize and multi-task
- Willingness to do assigned tasks because it is in the best interest of Hands On!
Training:
- 2 hour training completed to earn name tag
- Yearly check-in and evaluation
Time Commitment:
- 2 hour commitment; hours can be flexible based on busy hours at the museum and volunteers needs
Dress: professional, comfortable, casual clothing (no slogans) with comfortable shoes
Supervision:
- Shared between the Operations Manager & Operations Assistant
Benefits:
- Making a positive difference in the lives of children and families
- Professional development skills
- Making a positive impact on the daily operations of Hands On!
- Satisfaction of contributing to your community
- Volunteer appreciation
