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VOLUNTEERING
Omaha Children's Museum
welcomes service organizations, student groups, retired educators,
students involved in a class project, civic minded individuals
and those interested in giving of their time to make a difference
in the life of a young child.
Volunteer opprotunities are available during weekdays, weekends
and occasional evenings. Scheduling is flexible.
Volunteer Requirements
- Fun, enthusiastic and creative individuals
- Willing to work with children, parents,
staff and other volunteers
- Must be reliable and flexible
- Need to be at least 14 years of age
Individuals seeking less than 20 hours of volunteer
service, please contact Jan McKenzie at 402-342-6164 x418
to discuss special volunteer opportunities. Short-term projects
are subject to availability.
Volunteer Opportunities
Administrative Volunteer
Administrative Volunteers assist staff with work behind the
scenes of the Museum. Opportunities may be available assisting
the development, education, exhibitions, marketing, or operations
departments. Tasks may include working on mailings, making
copies, faxing, filing and typing.
Requirements: Good communication skills and
attention to detail. Ability to work with limited supervision.
Commitment: 2 – 4 hours/week
Days Needed: Monday – Friday
Discovery Guide
A Discovery Guide works directly with Museum patrons in creating
a fun, interactive learning environment. Guides interact with
visitors, provide material for educational programming and
assist in maintaining a clean and safe museum environment.
Requirements: An upbeat, positive personality
who enjoys working with children of all ages. Ability to work
as part of a team and to be flexible to assist wherever needed.
Commitment: 4 hours/week preferred
Days Needed: Tuesday – Sunday, occasional
Monday
Guest Services Volunteer
A Guest Services Volunteer greets visitors to the museum making
them feel welcome to the Omaha Children’s Museum. They
may assist in the processing of admission sales; checking
in members; promoting the purchase of museum memberships,
answering questions, directing traffic, and assisting in the
gift shop.
Requirements: An outgoing and friendly personality
is a must.
Commitment: 2 – 4 hours/week
Days Needed: Tuesday – Sunday, occasional
Monday
Special Event Volunteer
A Special Event Volunteer comes to the museum for special
events to assist staff and other volunteers with programming.
This may involve setting up for activities; greeting visitors;
distributing information to guests; working with staff during
programming; and cleaning up after the event.
Requirements: A friendly outgoing personality,
experience working with children and families, ability to
work as part of a team and ability to be flexible. A background
in arts and crafts is great but necessary.
Commitment: 2-4 hours per event
Days Needed: Dependent upon special event
programming
Volunteer Benefits
- View new exhibits before they open to the
public
- Invitations to special exhibitions and
events
- Receive the museum newsletter by mail
- 20% discount in the museum store on the
day of volunteer shift
- Opportunity to meet new people
- Explore career opportunities and develop
new skills
- Community service hours
- Letter of Recommendation (upon request)
How to Become a Volunteer
- Contact Jan McKenzie at 402-342-6164 x418
or jmckenzie@ocm.org
to pre-register for volunteer orientation class. Reservations
are requested. This session is required for all new volunteers.
- Successfully complete a background check
(allow 2-3 weeks for processing)
- Express what you’re
interested in at the museum at a brief meeting to determine
your placement
- Begin volunteering after placement
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