Volunteer
At the
Adler
| Department: | Education |
| Supervisor: | Master Educator for Children and Families, Assistant Educators or Associate Director for Public Programs |
| Objectives: |
In an effort to inspire exploration and understanding of the universe for our youngest visitors, ages 2-8 and their families, the Adler is facilitating early childhood programming.
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| Responsibilities: |
• Prepare and set up daily activity.
• Assist with the facilitation of pre-developed activities. • Provide general gallery interpretation for families with young children • Debrief with supervisor and restock activity for following shift. • This position may lead to a mentorship position. |
| Qualifications: | Required: • Experience working with children and families. • Maturity, dependability, flexibility and high energy. • Ability to multi-task. • Ability to stand for 4 hours. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. Desired: • Strong interest in astronomy and earth science education and desire to learn more. |
| Training: | Attend a general volunteer orientation session, interpreter training and three early childhood training sessions on Saturday a month. |
| Commitment: |
• Volunteer for one shift a week on Tuesdays, Thursday or Saturdays. • Be available from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Make a minimum commitment of one year. |
If you have any questions or want more information, please contact:
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Regular hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sat./Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |