Nonprofit
Published 4 days ago
Union Station: Berlin Wall Exhibit
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Kansas City, MO
Details
Start Date:
May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
End Date:
December 13, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
Shifts available daily usually 10 am to 2 pm and 2-5 pm. Weekend times vary.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
50
Cause Areas:
Arts & Music, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Education, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
Good For:
Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
The Berlin Wall: A World Divided is a major historical exhibition that tells the powerful story of the Berlin Wall — one of the most iconic symbols of the 20th century. It explores how the Wall physically and ideologically divided a city and the world during the Cold War, and what it meant for people living under separation and surveillance for nearly three decades.
Volunteer roles:
- Ticket Scanner
- Scan tickets, greet guests and direct them into the exhibit. Point out restrooms. Reinforce exhibit rules.
- Roamer
- Roam throughout the exhibit to help guests as needed. Report broken/malfunctioning exhibit content or messes to the ticket scanner. Assist guests is taking photos.
- Exhibit Greeter
- Located at the top of the exhibit, this greeter will happily welcome guests and notify them of the no bag/food policy within the exhibit.
Location
On-site
Union Station
30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri, US
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Instructions:
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Union Station. We have many volunteer opportunities and all require a general orientation before starting. Once you submit through Idealist, you will be contacted by the volunteer department at the station to learn more!
