Volunteers, using artifacts and specimens from the Museum’s collections, introduce visitors to simple observational and interpretive techniques and skills that scientists use to gather and weigh evidence. They guide visitors through brief, problem-solving activities at carts (mobile study stations) in the Museum’s African Voices, Dig It!, Korea, Mammals, Prehistoric Life, Gems and Minerals, Geology, and Western Cultures exhibits.
New Discover Cart Opportunities
Dig It! The Secrets of Soil is a new look at soil—a complex ecosystem that sustains every form of terrestrial life. Opens July 2008. Learn more about the exhibit . . .
Qualifications
- Good oral communication skills, fluent in English, an enthusiasm for working with people of all ages, and a desire to gain new knowledge.
- Interest in science recommended, but a background in science or teaching is not required.
- Minimum age 18, no maximum age!
- One-year commitment with available time on weekdays or weekends. (Weekday volunteers serve one, 2–3 hour shift per week; weekend volunteers serve one, 2–3 hour shift every other week.)
- Attendance at Museum orientation and training sessions. Training includes directed, independent study and research; introduction to object-based inquiry strategies and techniques; mentoring by experienced volunteers; lectures and demonstrations by Museum educators and research scientists; lab activities; and on-the-job experience.
For more information, please call Harold Banks at 202-633-1075.
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