Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Marketplace is the Wing Luke Asian Museum's gift store. We offer a wide selection of goods related to the Asian American culture and community for a variety of audiences. Acclaimed by the Seattle Times, Seattle Crosscut Magazine, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as one of the best gift stores in the city, the Marketplace needs individuals who have a friendly and open disposition to help with the sales support. We need volunteers who are passionate about making connections with new people everyday.

Marketplace volunteers will welcome patrons and visitors of the Wing Luke Asian Museum and provide general information about the Marketplace’s offering, as well as museum’s public services, events, exhibits and facilities. In addition, volunteers provide general information and directions to locations in the International District.

We're currently looking for volunteers who can make work at least one 4-hour shift a week or more on a regular basis with a commitment of six months, but are flexible depending on circumstances.

Responsibilities will vary on volunteer's interest, abilities, and experience. Other volunteer opportunities in the museum are also available.

Selling and/or sales support
Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills
Ability to deal cheerfully with large volumes of people during opening events, tours etc.
Ability to work a dependable schedule, which may include evenings and weekends, depending on volunteer’s availability
Ability to work independently or as a part of a team
Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously while remaining organized and providing excellent customer service.
Interest in and enthusiasm for the Museum and helping people
Familiarity with the basic floor plan and services of the new Museum
An understanding and respect for diverse lifestyles, cultures, religions and values and ability to interact with a variety of people
Must attend volunteer orientation and on-site training sessions
Washington State Patrol Background check will be performed and required
Volunteers with responsibility for handling money have cash register experience
Volunteers who display merchandise must have ability to climb stepladder and lift 30 lbs
Volunteers who process merchandise must have ability to lift 30 lbs

This opportunity is sponsored by: Wing Luke Asian Museum

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekends This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Unpaid Intern Individual Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Eli Kim, General Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

719 South King Street Seattle, WA 98104 (See a map)

Directions:

The Wing Luke Asian Museum is located on the corner of 8th and King in Seattle's Chinatown International District. Bus routes 7, 14 and 36 are within 2 blocks of the museum. We are across the street from the 4 Seas Restaurant and the Tsue Chong Fortune Cookie Factory.   Nearest Bus Stop: 7/14/36, 2 minute walk

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

Miscellaneous Information

Are Youth Volunteers Welcome?
	Yes
What is the minimum age for volunteers?
	16
Are court-appointed community service volunteers okay?
	No
Can families with young children volunteer for this opportunity?
	No

Last updated on September 10, 2009