Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Shelburne Museum needs fun, responsible volunteers to monitor Owl Cottage, the children's activity center. Volunteers will support full-time Museum staff by keeping an eye on the play area, occasionally assisting children in play and making sure the area is kept relatively tidy. Perfect for a rising high school senior or college student.

Volunteers must be responsible and enthusiastic, have strong common sense, and have an absolutely clean record. Education staff will provide training.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Shelburne Museum

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening X This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Children (5-12) Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Arts & Culture Museums & Cultural Heritage Children & Youth We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Arts & Crafts Child Care

Contact Person: Carolyn Roesler, (802) 985-3346 x3399, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

5555 Shelburne Road, P.O. Box 10 Shelburne, VT 05482 (See a map)

Directions:

The museum is located on U.S. Route 7 in Shelburne, seven miles south of Burlington. From I-89, use exit 13. Please note that the administrative offices are located 1/4 mile north of the Museum entrance on Route 7, on the eastern side of the road across from the covered bridge.   Nearest Bus Stop: There is a CCTA bus stop directly across the street from the administrative offices.

Web Site: http://www.shelburnemuseum.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Museum staff
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	Preferably 3-10 regular volunteers during the summer months.
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	No minimum, though commitment is preferred
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	15
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	n/a
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Accessible with limitations
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on October 20, 2009