Volunteer Opportunity - School Group Host

Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on February 12, 2013

Come and play a vital role during our busy spring field trip season. School Groups Hosts welcome and assist visiting school groups during field trips to the Putnam. Provide teacher guidance for check in and take your group though a “meet and greet”, highlighting both the student rules of the museum and some of the interesting facts, exhibition features and information. Assist groups with their schedule, get them to and from special programs and generally help their visit go smoothly. Volunteers in this role are comfortable speaking to large groups and are able to memorize a short script as well as learn the museum layout. School group hosts can also serve as exhibition volunteers and are trained by an educator prior to working alone. This position is a weekday shift (generally Tues, Thurs, Fri. as needed) from 9:30am-11:30am. 2-3 volunteers per day desired; volunteers work as they are available.

Minimal training required. Application and background check required. Walking, using stairs, standing, and public speaking required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Putnam Museum

We need volunteers who are free at these times Occasional Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Beth Knaack, Visitor Services Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1717 W. 12th Street Davenport, IA 52804 (See a map)

Directions:

The Putnam Museum is located south of Locust Street on the corner of southwest corner of 12th and Division streets.

Web Site: http://www.putnam.org

Last updated on February 12, 2013