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Museum Gallery Docent

Space Foundation
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Colorado Springs, CO
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    We ask that all volunteers commit to at least 2 shifts a month equating to about 6 hours a month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Research & Social Science, Science & Technology, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Museum Gallery Docent

    Are you good with people and interested in "space/science stuff"? A "docent" is a volunteer that acts as a guide for the Discovery Center Museum gallery. Docents introduce artifacts and exhibits to visitors, answer visitors' questions, assist with school and public visitation groups, and overall act as a steward of the museum labs and gallery. To be successful in this role you must be friendly and enjoy working with people of all age groups, abilities, and backgrounds. Having an interest in space is recommended, but if you enjoy STEAM in general you will thrive here! An important factor to keep in mind for this position: you need to be able to learn, retain and relate information effectively (the information will be provided to you).

    Are you good with people and interested in "space/science stuff"? A "docent" is a volunteer that acts as a guide for the Discovery Center Museum gallery. Docents introduce artifacts and exhibits to visitors, answer visitors' questions, assist with school and public visitation groups, and overall act as a steward of the museum labs and gallery. To be successful in this role you must be friendly and enjoy working with people of all age groups, abilities, and backgrounds. Having an interest in space is recommended, but if you enjoy STEAM in general you will thrive here! An important factor to keep in mind for this position: you need to be able to learn, retain and relate information effectively (the information will be provided to you).

    Location

    On-site

    Space Foundation Discovery Center

    4425 Arrowswest Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA

    How to Apply

    If you’d like to continue with the Discovery Center volunteer process, please set up your Better Impact profile by selecting a username and password under “I am new to MyImpactPage.com” (click here) and filling in the requested volunteer information. I’ll then reach out with a link to schedule your ‘Volunteer Tour and Next Steps’ meet-up!

    If you’d like to continue with the Discovery Center volunteer process, please set up your Better Impact profile by selecting a username and password under “I am new to MyImpactPage…

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