Northwoods Children's Museum
Volunteers
The museum has need for committed
volunteers of all ages. In return for completing a minimum number of hours
based on the volunteer age group, the museum "pays" volunteers using admission
passes and Discovery Store certificates. To sign up as a museum volunteer;
| Youth Volunteers (Age 10-14) (June 16 to Aug 22, 2008) |
High School Volunteers
(Age 15-18) (school year) |
Adult Volunteers (year around) |
| Commit to attend at least 2 scheduled team training meetings. | Commit to completing at least 16 community service hours during the high school years (Freshman to Senior). | Commit to completing a minimum of 16 community service hours in the course of a year. |
| Schedule and complete at least 12 hours of volunteer time (including team meetings) during the summer. | Certify that community service is NOT court ordered. | Certify that community service is NOT court ordered. |
| Complete a mid-term evaluation with museum supervisor(s). | May request letters of recommendation and/or character reference letters for job applications after completion of minimum service time. | May request of letters of recommendation/reference as needed. |
In return for meeting (or exceeding) the
minimum service obligation, the museum gives;
| Youth Volunteers | High School Volunteers | Adult Volunteers |
| 1 Museum Admit Pass for every 6 hours worked in a summer. | Letter(s) of recommendation, if requested. | 1 Museum Admit pass for every 6 hours worked in a year. |
| 1 Discovery Store Dollar for every 2 hours given beyond 12 hours in a summer ($25 Max). | A fun place to spend time with peers and other adults while making a difference in the community. | 1 Discovery Store Dollar for every 2 hours given above 16 hours in a year ($25 Max/year). |
| Bonuses for attending all team training meetings. | A monthly service time (including a light supper) with flexible individual work opportunities. HS Volunteers can request that their earned rewards be donated to school fund-raising functions. | Letter(s) of recommendation, if requested. |
| An invite to the annual volunteer recognition event. | ||
| Recognition in the annual report and on the volunteer plaque. | ||
The Youth, High School and Adult volunteer brochures include much more detailed information about dates and opportunities available to all age volunteers. To get started helping make learning fun for others in the Northwoods - send for a brochure.
I'm interested!