Get Involved at the Children’s Discovery
Museum!
“You can dream, create, design and build the most
wonderful place in the world...but it requires people to make the dream a reality.”
Walt Disney
At the Children’s Discovery Museum we “nurture the love of
learning through the power of play.” We are always on the lookout
for people over the age of 13 who love to learn, have fun and plays
well with others.
All volunteers must complete an orientation/training before they
begin work in the museum. Plus, our adult volunteers are required to
complete a background check. Please contact Shelly Hanover at (309)
433-3453 or shanover@normal.org
to register for an orientation session
Youth Volunteer Program and Orientation Schedule
(For youth ages 13-17)
Outgoing teems are invited to join the Children's Discovery
Museum's Summer Youth Volunteer Program. Volunteers will
spend their summer break leading activities in FETCH!™ Lab,
assisting with special events, working in the exhibits, and
playing with visitors.
Volunteers must be
available June 8-August 15 and are required to attend a
training/orientation session. Sessions last approximately 90
minutes. Contact Shelly Hanover at (309) 433-3453 to
register for one of the sessions.
| Thursday, June 4 |
9:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. |
| Friday, June 5
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9:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 10 |
9:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. |
Exhibit Team Members
If you are a big kid at heart and still love to play – we
need you! Your duties will include interacting with
visitors, taking care of exhibits and helping with free
floor programming.
Age Requirement: 13 years and older
Volunteer Shifts: Anytime the museum is open, extra help
needed Monday – Friday 9:00-2:00
Education and Programming
Each year the museum teaches thousands of children from
Kindergarten through 8th grade. Programs include: school
learning labs, Museum in Motion, preschool programs and
more!
Age Requirement: 18 years and older
Volunteer
Shifts: Varies with programs, typically during the school
day/work week 8:30-3:00.
Day Camp Counselors
We are looking for mature, out-going, people who, enjoy
working with children and have a willingness to work
cooperatively with museum staff and volunteers. Counselor
duties will include: supervision and interaction with camp
participants, implementation of camp activities and
assisting with set-up and clean-up.
Age Requirement: 18
years and older
Volunteer Shifts: Varies with programs,
typically during the week 8:30-5:00.
Special Events
The museum is always looking for fun ways to celebrate
and have. Volunteers lead activity stations and interact
with visitors. Highlights for summer 2009 include;
Potterpalooza, Sugar Creek Arts Festival, McLean County
Fair, Super Science Family Fun Night and more!
Age
Requirement: 13 years and older!
Volunteer Shifts:
Varies with programs.
Internship Opportunities
The Children’s Discovery Museum has many opportunities
for college internships. Students can gain invaluable
experience in various departments and fields ranging from
education and visitors services to exhibits and marketing.
We are happy to work with you to create an unique internship
experience that is beneficial for both you and the museum.
For more information about internships, contact Shelly
Hanover, Visitor Services and Volunteer Coordinator at (309)
433-3453 or shanover@normal.org.
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