Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Montshire Museum of Science. Whether behind-the-scenes or on the Museum floor, volunteers are integral to the success of the Montshire. We hope you'll consider joining the team!

EXPLAINERS interact with visitors to enhance their experience at the Museum. Explainers greet groups, demonstrate exhibits, lead informal science activities, and more. Explaining is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with the public, appreciate children, and can work independently. Initial and ongoing training is provided by Museum educators. Time commitment: 3 hours/weekly or bi-weekly.

PRESCHOOL volunteers work with a staff teacher to introduce science to young children through fun activities and experiments in the physical and natural sciences. The Museum Preschool runs weekly in the fall, winter, and spring on Wednesday mornings and afternoons. Experience is not necessary; the only requirements are a love of children and ease in sitting on the floor. Time commitment: 3 hours/week on Wednesday mornings or afternoons.

MAGIC CARPET volunteers organize the popular Magic Carpet Luncheons, which feature travelogues on different locales and regionally-inspired meals. Volunteers line up the speakers, select appropriate menus, prepare meals, set-up and serve at the Museum, and coordinate reservations. Time commitment: 6-10 hours/luncheon.

PRODUCTION AND REPAIRS volunteers help with building, painting, maintaining and fixing exhibits. Experience with carpentry, power tools, and machinery helpful. Time commitment: Flexible. Regular schedule preferred.

TRAILS AND LANDSCAPING volunteers help with trail maintenance and special plantings. Volunteers with plant identification skills may assist with plant labeling. Time commitment: Varies.

PUBLIC RELATIONS volunteers work on a variety of projects as needed. Possibilities include photographing events and exhibits, updating database information, and archiving photos. Periodically, volunteers may help create interesting, accurate, and engaging content for Museum publications or the Montshire Minute radio spot. Time commitment: Varies.

AUCTION volunteers provide leadership and creativity to make the Museum’s principal fundraiser a success, year after year. Opportunities include procuring auction items and helping out on the night of the event. Time commitment: Varies. Primarily from January to May.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Montshire Museum of Science

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Animals & Environment Environmental Education & Technology Nonprofit Organization

Contact Person: Jen Hallmartel, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.montshire.org/volunteer.html

Last updated on July 6, 2009