CAMP ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION
Camp Assistant volunteers at Muse Knoxville work alongside our Education staff to help facilitate a fun, safe, and educational experience for Camp Muse kids. This volunteer is managed by the Director of Museum Operations, the Education Manager, and the Director of Education and Exhibits. Any questions or concerns regarding scheduled shifts, hours verification, etc. will be directed to Shelby Cornell at shelby@themuseknoxville.org.
REQUIREMENTS: After you register for a Camp Muse shift, you will receive an email from Trusted Employees within 72 business hours. You must complete the background check, at no cost to you, prior to one week before your scheduled shift or else you cannot volunteer. You are also required to watch an orientation video that will be sent via email or Give Pulse messaging.
SCHEDULE: This volunteer opportunity occurs before and during Muse’s operating hours. Volunteer shifts are 6-7 hours in length, depending on the specific camp. Shifts are scheduled via Give Pulse, Volunteer East Tennessee, or other volunteer recruitment platform.
LOCATION: Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street Knoxville, TN 37914, 865-594-1494
DRESS CODE: Closed-toed shoes, attire appropriate for a children’s museum setting, shorts/skirts/dresses must be fingertip length, shirts must cover midriff area
WHEN VOLUNTEERING AS A CAMP ASSISTANT, YOU WILL …
- Monitor Camp Muse kids on the exhibit floor and outdoor playground, watching as they play for unsafe behavior and to ensure that they are following expectations
- Correct Camp Muse kids accordingly if they are not following directions or expectations
- Engage with Camp Muse kids and Education staff during the classroom lessons and activities, helping kids as needed with the activity, passing out materials, prepping activity stations, helping to clean up, and monitoring the behavior of the Camp Muse kids
- Assist with lunch time by helping to open any containers, monitoring Camp Muse kids for safe behavior while eating, and assisting with clean up after they are done eating
- Assist with bathroom monitoring by escorting Camp Muse kids to the bathroom from the outside play areas, the exhibit floor, or the classroom; waiting outside the doors for the Camp Muse kids and walking them back to the rest of the group
- Help pick up toys and reset exhibit spaces after Camp Muse kids are on the exhibit floor
- Assist with dismissal by helping to monitor Camp Muse kids as they are waiting to be picked up by their adults
- Clean counters, wipe tables, and sweep the classroom floor after the Camp Muse kids dismiss
IMPACT OF THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE:
- Create memorable experiences with Camp Muse kids that will have a lasting impact
- Foster and encourage creativity and learning in Camp Muse kids as they play
- Inspire Camp Muse kids to be interested in STEM careers
- Help keep Camp Muse kids safe as they explore exhibit spaces
- Help to create a space for shy or introverted Camp Muse kids to feel comfortable in their unfamiliar environment
- Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for Camp Muse kids
- Help to ease the burden on our Education staff
THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong interest in engaging children
- Treat everyone with kindness and respect
- Dependability and arriving on time for your scheduled shift
- Not using cell phones or other electronic devices while actively volunteering
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Able to create and maintain a tidy workspace
- Willingness to jump in and help where needed
- Have not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in the last 5 years If volunteering more than 3 shifts
*Please note: Muse Knoxville has a volunteer no-show policy. If you do not show up for your scheduled shift 3 times, you are no longer able to volunteer with Muse. We understand that unforeseen circumstances do come up. If you are no longer able to attend your scheduled shift, please unregister from the opportunity and/or email the Director of Museum Operations at shelby@themuseknoxville.org.
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