S'edav Va'aki Museum Teen Volunteer Program

Service Summary: The Program is for high school-aged students (14-17) interested in gaining professional development at a cultural institution. The Teen Volunteers will gain hands-on experience by engaging with the public and spreading knowledge concerning topics about the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People.

Duties:

• Work with Mentor Volunteer
• Initiating informative artifact interactions with visitors
• Assisting outdoor educational programs
• Leading indoor exhibit-based activities
• Stay up to date with upcoming programs and events
• Proactively welcome guests with a smile and a friendly greeting
• Specialized Projects as needed
• Maintain a broad understanding of the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People’s culture and way of life as it is currently understood
• Listen and learn from staff and Master Docents to stay up to date on current interpretations
• Facilitate interpretation for multi-generational groups (primarily elementary schools and adults)
• Utilize techniques of dialogue and inquiry, role play, and storytelling that encourages students to explore
• Assist in the development and testing of educational programs
• Maintain a tidy exhibit space and monitor artifact usage to prevent breakage; inform supervisor if exhibit elements or objects become overly worn or broken

Required Skills:

• Must be enthusiastic, kind, and willing to learn
• An interest in working with people, especially other students
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
• Comfortable engaging visitors in conversations about specific topics

Additional Helpful Skills:

• Enthusiastic about learning history, anthropology, archeology, and culture heritage