To lead educational activities and provide exhibit interpretation for visitors to the planetarium during special events. Education Volunteers provide an exciting and interactive experience to visitors for events such as Far Out Friday, Astrovernights, and other Educational events unique to the Adler.
Responsibilities:
• Share ideas about science, particularly astronomy and cosmology, with museum visitors.
• Conduct scientific demonstrations, crafts and other hands–on activities related to astronomy.
• Answer questions and explain ideas presented in exhibits to visitors.
• Provide a welcoming and exciting program for visitors.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Inform Manager of Volunteer Services of schedule changes, conflicts and all happy experiences.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 17 years old. Should enjoy interacting with children, families, adults and groups. Have an interest in learning about science, particularly astronomy. Be enthusiastic and comfortable about sharing new ideas with groups of people of all ages.
Training:
Special Events Volunteers must complete two trainings: Presentatilon Skills and Activitiy training. In the half-day Presentation Skills training, volunteers will learn the lay-out of the Adler, important details about the museum and volunteering, and necessary presentation skills needed to interact with our audience. The half–day Activity training reviews out most popular children's activities used at special events. At their interview with the Manager of Volunteer Services, volunteers will be made aware of upcoming trainings they may be able to attend.
Commitment:
• Successfully complete a comprehensive training program.
•Volunteer for one event a month. Events are generally Friday evenings or Saturdays.
• Make a minimum commitment of 1 year.
If you have any questions or want more information, please feel free to contact the volunteer coordinator at 312-322-0514 or send us an e-mail to volunteer@adlerplanetarium.org