KID Museum Volunteer (Multiple Opportunities)

For full opportunity details and to apply, please visit our volunteer page. Idealist responses are not regularly monitored.

KID Museum is seeking volunteers to support our programs, operations, and experiences onsite at our flagship location (Program), behind the scenes in our offices (Administration), offsite in the community (Outreach), and through skill-based expertise (Professional). Time commitment and schedule depends on each volunteer area and the established role or project. Our first priority is weekend program support on Sundays.

• Program Volunteers assist with our maker-based learning experiences and visitor services operations working alongside Maker Educators, high school Apprentices, and Operations staff.
• Administration Volunteers support the behind-the-scenes operations of the KID Museum team.
• Outreach Volunteers support KID’s offsite programs and participation in various events across the DMV area.
• Professional Volunteers provide skill-based expertise to KID behind-the-scenes or as part of our public programming.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older; for high school students, please visit our website to learn about our Apprentice Program.
• Must successfully complete background check and fingerprinting process.
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including one booster shot.
• Willingness to embrace and understand KID Museum’s mission and values to support learner-driven, open-ended, exploration-based experiences.
• Experience or interest in maker education, science, technology, engineering, math, and/or art as well as common maker tools and equipment (woodshop tools, 3D printers, laser cutter, sewing machine, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences including children, teachers, parents/caregivers and community members, staff, Apprentices, and volunteers.
• Be highly energetic, engaging, and have a can-do attitude!
• Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Be able to commit to a shift, project, or event based on the requirements of the opportunity.