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The
purpose of the Volunteer program at the Family Museum is to support
the operations and paid staff with volunteer help to present a
richer visitor experience.
 Looking
for a Fun AND Fulfillment?
Become a Volunteer at the Family Museum! Volunteers enhance every aspect of the museum.
Their willingness to donate their time and special talents at special events, classes,
workshops, committees and boards as well as serve the public as sales associates in the
museum’s Corner Store, visitor service volunteers, greeters and gallery attendants
enriches the experience for everyone, both visitors and staff. Over 80 adult and 60 youth
(age 11 and up) volunteer at the Family Museum throughout the year donating over 4500
hours of volunteer time.
Benefits
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Flexible
hours
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Learn new skills and meet new people
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Feel a sense of accomplishment
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Interact with
children
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Provide a valuable service to the museum and to the community
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Laugh,
smile, and be a part of a team
 Ways You Can Help
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Corner Store Sales Associate
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This pleasant volunteer would be involved with the day to day
operation of the Corner Store. Volunteers should feel comfortable
working with the public, using a cash register and telephone.
Duties would include ringing up sales in the store, straightening
and restocking merchandise, dusting off fixtures and answering the
telephone.
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Class Attendant
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Volunteers for this position would assist a museum staff member in
carrying out activities planned for the class. These activities
would be designed by the staff member prior to the class.
Volunteers should enjoy working closely with young children.
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Visitor Services Attendant
— This pleasant volunteer may be a visitor's first contact
with the museum experience so we need a smiling face at this very important position. The
volunteer would need to enjoy working with the public. The primary functions of this
position would be to greet visitors, take admission, check in tour groups and answer some
phone calls.
How to Volunteer
Persons interested in volunteering at the museum may contact Cindy Bales, Volunteer
Services Coordinator at (319) 344-4155 or by
e-mail. Volunteering is fun,
rewarding, and has flexible hours. Opportunities are available for volunteers from ages 11
to 100. Volunteer
training is provided.
All volunteers will need to fill out an informational form before
being considered for volunteer placement. Please print, fill out,
then return to the Family Museum.
Youth Volunteer Form
Adult Volunteer Form
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