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Volunteers
Volunteering at the Museum The Great Lakes Children's Museum operates with a small staff; therefore, volunteers are vital to help make operations run smoothly. The Children's Museum values all our volunteers. They make it possible for the Museum to enact its mission of offering exciting, educational, safe experiences for all our visitors. Volunteering is a wonderful way to contribute your time and skills to benefit our community, as well as to develop new skills and interests, meet new friends, and make a difference in the life of a child. The Museum provides endless challenges for creativity, imagination, and exploration, and is currently looking for dedicated volunteers to help fulfill it's mission. There is a variety of volunteer opportunities available, from one-time to short and long term, including:
Toddler Time - help our youngest visitors grow & develop Interactive Story Time - read a book & facilitate an activity Special Events - help with special events throughout the year Gallery Guide - guide our visitors on our busiest days Listening to the River Programs - facilitate watershed-based activities Summer Science Workshops - facilitate one-time science programs and activities Administrative - help in the office Committees - share your ideas and help guide the Museum Craft Prep - plan and prep hands-on craft activities Volunteer Coordinator - coordinate volunteers and volunteer activities Outreach Programs - represent the Museum through community events & school programs Gardening - spruce up the Museum's grounds Fundraising - share our message and help us raise money ...and more!
Eligibility In addition to adult volunteers, we welcome youth volunteers, who may begin training at age 14. In addition to learning work skills, meeting new people, and trying new things, youth volunteers have an opportunity to have an impact on the lives of our visitors through encouragement, challenge, and exciting new ideas.
Benefits The Museum appreciates the time and energy each volunteer offers to its visitors. In order to show its appreciation to dedicated volunteers, the Museum offers the following benefits:- Great Lakes Children's Museum logo gear
- Volunteer sail on the Schooner Madeline
- Annual Museum membership - 50 hours of volunteer service
- Pins for various levels of service
- Recognition in Museum newsletter
Orientation and Training All volunteers attend orientation and training prior to joining the active volunteers. Each volunteer will be given a handbook to guide them through the process.
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